Every day, people pass Edmondson Street, but many would not know it is named after arguably, one of Australia's biggest heroes.

John (Jack) Hurst Edmondson was born in Wagga in 1914.

In 1941, he received a posthumous Victoria Cross for saving his Commanding Office - and sacrificing his own life during the process.

To ensure the name of the street is given context and the heroic actions of Corporal Edmondson live on, councillors have been fighting to have two letters added - VC.

The driving force behind the initiative has been Councillor Paul Funnell, who feels it is vital heroic actions of people are recognised.

Corporal Edmondson's distant relative and former Wagga resident Ken Peacock resident said a number of streets throughout the country had been named in Corporal Edmondson's honour.

"By adding VC it could give it more meaning," Mr Peacock said.

Despite councillors voting unanimously in favour of the change, a set back was encountered in July when the Geographical Names Board opposed the change.

"Are we so caught up in bureaucracy that we not honour the ultimate sacrifice?" Cr Funnell said to The Daily Advertiser.

Cr Funnell said he was "sickened" that the process of "simply putting two letters on a sign" was so difficult.

"Everyone was 100 per cent behind it, there was not a wave (of doubt) before (the GNB)."

Cr Funnell said he would continue to fight and appeal the decision.

An outcome is expected shortly.