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John Edmondson Vc Park (RESERVE), NSW Details
History
The name was given to the area when it was in the Armys control presumably by the Army.
Description
A reserve occupying Lot 966 of DP838463. It is bounded by Hamilton Birdwood and Bridges avenues Holsworthy.
Origin
The park is named after Corporal John Hurst Edmondson (1914-1941) the first soldier to be awarded a VC in the Second World War. He was a member of the 2/17 Battalion 9th Australian Division and died following a bayonet charge on an enemy position at Tobruk.
John Edmondson Vc Park (RESERVE), NSW
| title | John Edmondson Vc Park (RESERVE) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 78914 |
| placename | John Edmondson Vc Park |
| designation | RESERVE |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | LIVERPOOL |
| description | A reserve occupying Lot 966 of DP838463. It is bounded by Hamilton Birdwood and Bridges avenues Holsworthy. |
| meaning | |
| origin | The park is named after Corporal John Hurst Edmondson (1914-1941) the first soldier to be awarded a VC in the Second World War. He was a member of the 2/17 Battalion 9th Australian Division and died following a bayonet charge on an enemy position at Tobruk. |
| history | The name was given to the area when it was in the Armys control presumably by the Army. |
