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John Hurst EdmondsonJohn Hurst Edmondson (1914–1941) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British] and forces. He was 26 years old, and a Corporal in the 2/17th Battalion, Australian Imperial Forces, during the Second World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. During the night of 13/14 April 1941 at Tobruk, Libya, Corporal Edmondson was severely wounded while serving with a party which was counter-attacking the enemy who had broken through the barbed wire defences. He continued to advance, however, under heavy fire and went to the assistance of his officer who was in difficulties - he had his bayonet through one of the enemy, who in turn was clasping the officer round his legs, and another of the enemy was attacking from behind. Corporal Edmondson, in spite of his wounds, immediately came to the rescue and killed both of the enemy. He died shortly afterwards, and was buried in the Tobruk War Cemetery. His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Australian War Memorial. External link - [http://www.australiansatwar.gov.au/stories/stories.asp?war=W2&id=8 A Mother Grieves for Death of VC Winner (letter from his mother, plus background details)
This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission. Edmondson, John Hurst
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