| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 020894 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Fisher, Thomas |
| Place made | Libya: Tobruk |
| Date made | 9 October 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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This new memorial, erected to the memory of the men who died in the defence of Tobruk, was built ...
Description
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. NX15705 Corporal John Hurst Edmondson, Australia’s first VC Winner of this war is buried here.