John Edmondson VC Memorial Park Middle Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background Parkland containing a rotunda and a plaque in remembrance of Corporal John Hurst Edmondson VC The Anzac Portal contains the text of a letter written by Corporal Edmondson's mother on his death. Inscription Corporal John Hurst Edmondson VC 9 October 1914 - 14 April 1941 This park is named in honour of Corporal John Hurst Edmondson who was posthumously awarded the first Victoria Cross of World War II for his valiant efforts at the famous siege of Tobruk. Edmondson, who formed part of a counter attack action at Tobruk, was wounded in the neck and stomach when overcome six to one by enemy forces. Despite his wounds, he courageously fought off an attack to rescue his Platoon Commander. He died the following morning of these wounds. "Lest we Forget" 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 Corporal John Hurst Edmondson Second World War, 1939–45 NX15705 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) North Africa 1940 - 1942 view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Cnr Birdwood and Hamilton Avenues Wattle Grove NSW 2173 Local Government Area Liverpool, City of Setting Garden/park Memorial type Garden/park Recorded by Ms. Jane Williamson. Updated photos Donna Edgar, Heritage Services Officer Liverpool City Library. Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45