Alex Nash
| Alex Nash | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | James Alexander Nash | ||
| Date of birth | 10 January 1923 | ||
| Date of death | 28 March 1944 (aged 21) | ||
| Place of death | off Bougainville Island, New Guinea | ||
| Original team(s) | Hawthorn Colts | ||
| Position(s) | Half back | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1942 | Hawthorn | 1 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1942. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
James Alexander Nash DFM (10 January 1923 – 28 March 1944) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL). His only VFL game, which was against Collingwood, was while he was on leave from Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) duties.
A notable pilot, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal for his efforts during the Second World War.[1] He was killed in action over New Guinea when the bomber he was flying in was shot down.
See also
References
- ^ "No. 36401". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 February 1944. p. 1010.
- Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
- Alex Nash's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Roll of Honour – James Alexander Nash at the Australian War Memorial