Congratulations to Jonathan Finch (DY U11s) for being the recipient of the 2018 State Championships U11s Warringah Junior Rugby Club \u2018Eddy\u2019 Award.
\nThe award is named after Corporal Edmonson and is given to one player in the team that demonstrated the following attributes during the state championship carnival
\n* Bravery
\n* Tough
\n* Calmness under pressure
\n* Selflessness
\n* Team first
\nJack Edmondson (1914-1941) was born in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, later moving to Liverpool where he worked on his parents’ farm. After service in the militia, he enlisted in the AIF and was promoted to corporal soon afterwards. He embarked for the Middle East with his battalion in October 1940 and trained in Palestine.
\nIn April 1941 German infantry breached the defences at Tobruk, establishing machine-guns, mortars, and field-guns. A seven-man section, including Edmondson, charged the position. Although wounded in the neck and stomach, Edmondson continued to advance under heavy fire, killing one German with his bayonet. He later killed another two Germans, saving the life of his platoon commander, but he succumbed to his wounds soon after the German attack was defeated. His citation noted that Edmondson’s actions during the operation “were outstanding for resolution, leadership and conspicuous bravery”. Corporal Edmonson was awarded Australia\u2019s first VC, posthumously.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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