John Denis Fryer

Jack Fryer attended Rockhampton Grammar School and went on to win a scholarship to The University of Queensland (UQ) in 1915, aged 19.

Soon after starting his first term at the University of Queensland, Fryer volunteered for military service in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in World War I.

Fryer returned home in July 1919 and started university again in March 1920, undertaking study towards a Classic Honours degree with commitment and enthusiasm.

A popular and active figure on campus, Fryer was also editor of the student magazine, Galmahra, Vice-President of the Dramatic Society and representative rugby player.

The Queensland Museum organised an exhibition of the four Fryer brothers (William, Charles, Henry and Jack) who served in the First World War.

Portrait of Lieutenant John Denis Fryer, England, circa 1917
Jack Fryer's grave, Springsure Cemetery, February 1923
Jack Fryer's headstone, Springsure Cemetery, 2016