| Location | Grafton Public School, 86 Queen Street, Grafton, Clarence Valley - New South Wales, Australia |
| Type | other |
| Description | Framed photograph and details with brass plaque originally location on a tree in the school grounds |
| Built | Not yet discovered |
| Opened | Not yet discovered |
| Inscription | Grafton Public School
[ Photograph ]
Jack Yarra was an ace spit-fire pilot based in the Mediterranean early in World War II. He shot down over a dozen enemy fighter planes. Following his action, he was posted to England to train younger pilots. Based in England, he was a Squadron Leader leading attacks against German flak ships off the coast of Holland. On the 10th December, 1942 Jack Yarra was shot down and his body washed ashore at Flushing. This plaque was originally sited on a tree in the school grounds, to commemorate his bravery. Plaque : In memory
Enlisted April 1940. Killed in action 10 : 12 : 42
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| Condition | Good |
Showing 1 person of interest from memorial
Service number 402823
Flight Lieutenant
No. 453 Squadron (RAAF)
Royal Australian Air Force
Born 24 Aug 1921
