About Jack Redman
Lived 1914 – 1945 (aged 30–31). Jack Redman was an Australian rugby league player.
John Robert Walter Redman (10 July 1914 – 5 July 1945) was an Australian rugby league player who played of the 1930s and an RAAF officer who was killed in the Pacific theatre of World War II.
Background John Robert Walter Redman was born at Canterbury, New South Wales in 1914, and played rugby league from a young age.
Playing career He debuted in first grade for University in 1933 and played 10 games for the club between 1933 and 1934. After completing his studies, he joined Balmain in 1935 and went on to become one of the best lock-forwards in Sydney rugby league until his last season in 1940.
Redman was selected for NSW City Firsts, playing in one representative game in 1939.
Military career and death He joined the RAAF in 1941 and did not play rugby league again. He rose to squadron leader and was shot down over Borneo on 5 July 1945, five days before his 31st birthday.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Redman?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Jack Redman born?
Jack Redman was born in 1914 in Canterbury.
When did Jack Redman die?
Jack Redman died in 1945 in Borneo.
What was Jack Redman's occupation?
Jack Redman was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Jack Redman?
Jack Redman was Australian.
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