Biography

Known as Jack. Jack Maloney joined up to do his 'bit' in World War I and was wounded in Action in France 10June 1917. Two months later he was back in action and appointed Lance Corporal. He was again wounded in action in October that year. In August 1918 he was wounded for the third time and invalided to the UK before being returned to Australia in January 1919 and disembarked at Fremantle on 12 February 1919. Having been gassed during the war, it is doubtful whether he ever regained his former good health. He had been a resident of Youanmi for four years and had not enjoyed good health for some time. His condition eventually necessitated hospitalisation where he passed away at 1 am on Thursday 11 April. He left a wife, mother, sister and two brothers to mourn.