John Edmondson | |
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Born | Wagga Wagga, Australia | 8 October 1914
Died | 14 April 1941 Tobruk, Italian Libya | (aged 26)
Buried | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service | Second Australian Imperial Force |
Years of service | 1939–1941 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit | 2/17th Infantry Battalion |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
John Hurst Edmondson, VC (8 October 1914 – 14 April 1941) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.