Ralph Jones (soldier)
Ralph Jones | |
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| Born | 26 September 1900 Gorleston-on-Sea area of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | 5 August 1944 (aged 43) Cowra, Australia |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom Australia |
| Branch | British Army Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1918–20 1942–44 |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | George Cross |
Ralph Jones, GC (26 September 1900 – 5 August 1944) was an English-born Australian soldier who was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he showed when Japanese prisoners of war staged an escape attempt on 5 August 1944 in Cowra, New South Wales.