John Joseph Scanlan (soldier)

John Joseph Scanlan
Lieutenant Colonel J. J. Scanlan (c. 1919)
Born	19 October 1890 (1890-10-19) South Melbourne, Victoria
Died	6 December 1962(1962-12-06) (aged 72) Kingston, Tasmania
Allegiance	Australia
Service / branch	Australian Army
Rank	Lieutenant Colonel
Commands	59th Battalion Lark Force
Battles / wars	First World War Gallipoli Campaign Battle of Amiens Battle of Mont Saint-Quentin Battle of St. Quentin Canal Second World War Battle of Rabaul
Awards	Distinguished Service Order & Bar Mentioned in Despatches (3) Legion of Honour (France)

Lieutenant Colonel John Joseph Scanlan, DSO & Bar (19 October 1890 – 6 December 1962) was an Australian Army officer who served during the First and Second World Wars.