| Service number | VX15796 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 2/14th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 04 October 1942 |
| Place of Death | Papua |
| Cause of Death | Killed in action |
| Age at Death | 24 |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery, Bomana, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
| Source | AWM147 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, 2nd AIF (Australian Imperial Force) and CMF (Citizen Military Force) |
Roll of Honour John Arthur Metson
Location on the Roll of Honour
John Arthur Metson's name is located at panel 38 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Roll of Honour circular
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