Mitchell, Jack Hooper

Personal Details

SurnameMitchell
First nameJack
Middle nameHooper
Date of birth27/08/1922
Place of birthMuttaburra, Qld
Date of death13/04/2009

Details

Jack was born in Muttaburra, the son of Sarah Mitchell (nee Hooper) who was a nurse and John Mitchell, a shearer originally from Charters Towers. Sarah and Jack moved around a lot working on farms.

Jack served in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II.

Jack died on 13 April 2009 at Lismore NSW – cause old age.
[Source: Thomas Mitchell – leak@profauto.com.au]

War Records

Conflict

ServiceRAAF
Service number76501
Date of enlistment13/07/1942
Locality of enlistmentSouth Brisbane, Qld
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Qld
Next of kinJohn Mitchell
Date of discharge21/01/1946
Posting at discharge3 Aircraft Depot
RankLeading Aircraftman
Prisoner of war

No

Source

www.ww2roll.gov.au