Canberra, July 5.
'Mr, M, C. Spender, The' Australian "Army Minister., yesterday "expressed the sympathy of all Australians for the family and friends of Corporal Edmondson who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, 'Announcing the award, Mr. Spender' pointed out that Edmondson was the first Australian V. C. in the present war." "The hearts of all Australians 0 out to his relatives." he said.
"The War Minister then added that the gallant action at Tobruk, which won Edmondson the highest military honour, was typfeal of the man's magnificent spirit which placed. that stronghold among the world's most hefole feats of defence. Reuter,
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