John Edmondson VC Memorial Clock Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The John Edmondsen VC Memorial clock was paid for by donations from all around the Commonwealth. The Clock commemorates the sacrifice of Corporal Edmondson who was awarded the first Victoria Cross of World War II. The clock is mounted on a red granite base. On one side is the below inscription, and on the other sides are the names of the fallen from the Boer War, the First World War and the Second World War. It was originally located at the south end of Macquarie Street in Liverpool, but had been vandalised, and was no longer in a prominent position. It was moved to its present location in the Liverpool City Library forecourt and re-dedicated on 28 September 1988. Inscription Erected to the memory of Corporal John Hurst Edmondson V.C. Killed in Action, Tobruk 14th April 1941. His actions throughout the operations were outstanding for resolution, leadership and conspicuous bravery. Veterans listed on this memorial Veterans listed on this memorial Sort by Family nameGiven nameWar Order AscDesc Items per page 1050100- All - Apply Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more J Snelling World War 1 view G C Steenson World War 1 view D E Stewart World War 1 view A C Thorn World War 1 view W Thorne World War 1 view C Throsbey World War 1 view R Tully World War 2 view J Tully World War 2 view K Turnbull view J T Watson World War 1 view Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next › Next page Last » Last page Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address 170 George Street Liverpool NSW 2170 Local Government Area Liverpool, City of Setting Public square Memorial type Clock/clock tower/sundial Recorded by Liverpool City Library Year of construction October 1956 Dedication date 28 September 1988 Conflict/s South African War (Boer War), 1899–1902 First World War, 1914–18 Second World War, 1939–45