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JACKSON, John Francis
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 493 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 2 October 1939 |
| Last Rank: | Squadron Leader |
| Last Unit: | No. 75 Squadron (RAAF) |
| Born: | Brisbane Queensland Australia , 23 February 1908 |
| Home Town: | Saint George, Balonne Shire, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Stock and Station Agent |
| Died: | Flying Battle, New Guinea, 28 April 1942, aged 34 years |
| Cemetery: |
Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea Plot B2. Row C. Grave 17. Commemorated at Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport , |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, St George The Pilots Memorial |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Squadron Leader, 493 | |
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| 2 Oct 1939: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Pilot Officer, 493, No. 23 Squadron (RAAF), Previously Air Force reserve 1936-39 | |
| 2 Oct 1939: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Squadron Leader, 493, No. 75 Squadron (RAAF) | |
| 30 Apr 1940: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer | |
| 19 Oct 1940: | Embarked Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer, 493, No. 3 Squadron (RAAF), Emb. Sydney for Middle East | |
| 26 Nov 1940: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer, 493, No. 3 Squadron (RAAF), Middle East / Mediterranean Theatre | |
| 1 Jul 1941: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Lieutenant, No. 3 Squadron (RAAF) | |
| 19 Mar 1942: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Squadron Leader, No. 75 Squadron (RAAF), Commanding Officer | |
| 19 Mar 1942: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Squadron Leader, 493, No. 75 Squadron (RAAF), Air War SW Pacific 1941-45 |
Personal Stories
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Port Moresby International Airport, also known as Jacksons International Airport, is named after John. His story is told by his son, Arthur, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of John's death,
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