| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 020894 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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TOBRUK, LIBYA. 1941-10-09. THIS NEW MEMORIAL, ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THE MEN WHO DIED IN THE ...
Description
TOBRUK, LIBYA. 1941-10-09. THIS NEW MEMORIAL, ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THE MEN WHO DIED IN THE DEFENCE OF TOBRUK, WAS BUILT BY AUSTRALIAN SAPPERS AND STANDS ON THE TOBRUK - BARDIA ROAD. IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE MEMORIAL MAY BE SEEN THE BRITISH AND AUSTRALIAN WAR CEMETERY. CORPORAL J.H. EDMONDSON, AUSTRALIA'S FIRST VC WINNER OF THIS WAR IS BURIED HERE.