John Edmondson VC Memorial Clock
Description
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
| Last held rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflict/s | Fate | Service No. | Service | Campaign | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Andrews | World War 2 | view | |||||
| G T | Bell | World War 1 | view | |||||
| J | Binnie | World War 2 | view | |||||
| W | Bowder | World War 1 | view | |||||
| JAS | Bowder | World War 1 | view | |||||
| W | Brown | World War 1 | view | |||||
| J R N | Budd | World War 1 | view | |||||
| L | Bull | World War 1 | view | |||||
| S | Burton | World War 2 | view | |||||
| F | Channon | World War 2 | view |
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Address
170 George Street
Liverpool NSW 2170
AustraliaLocal Government Area
- Liverpool, City of
Setting
- Public square
Memorial type
- Clock/clock tower/sundial
Recorded by
Liverpool City LibraryYear of construction
October 1956Established Date format:
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}Dedication date
28 September 1988 Conflict/s
- South African War (Boer War), 1899–1902
- First World War, 1914–18
- Second World War, 1939–45