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The death has been reported of Private Edward Kenna VC, 2nd / 4th ( New South Wales ) Bn, Australian Imperial Force, at a nursing home in Geelong, Victoria. He was the last surviving Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross of the Second World War.

A state funeral was held in St Patrick's Cathedral, East Melbourne, on Thursday, 16th July 2009, followed by a burial service at St Mary's Catholic Church, Lonsdale Street, Hamilton, on Friday, 17th July. Edward Kenna was then buried in the Hamilton Lawn Cemetery, Victoria.

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My aim for this site is to have an entry for each man that has received the VC. As time goes on, I'm hoping to have photos of the man, his headstone and memorials and other general bits of information.

Currently the basic London Gazette info is taken from "The Register Of The Victoria Cross" by This England. Unfortunately, if you know the book, there are a few mistakes. Some info been supplied by my contacts in the "VC World" and by donations. If you see any errors and know the correct name, date, location etc, please feel free to drop me a line.

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