World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Norwich, England, he served as a Private in the 7th Battalion, Light Infantry, British Army. In actions August 16, 1917 at Langemarck, Belgium, when all the company officers were lost, Private Edwards, without hesitation and under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire, dashed forward, bombed through the loopholes a surmounted German fort and waved to his company to advance. Three officers and 30 other ranks were taken prisoner by him in the fort. Later he did most valuable work as a runner and eventually guided most of the battalion out through very difficult ground. Throughout he set a splendid example and was utterly regardless of danger. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieuteant in December 1917 and also served in World War II achieving the rank of Major. He died at age 78 West Yorkshire, England.
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Norwich, England, he served as a Private in the 7th Battalion, Light Infantry, British Army. In actions August 16, 1917 at Langemarck, Belgium, when all the company officers were lost, Private Edwards, without hesitation and under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire, dashed forward, bombed through the loopholes a surmounted German fort and waved to his company to advance. Three officers and 30 other ranks were taken prisoner by him in the fort. Later he did most valuable work as a runner and eventually guided most of the battalion out through very difficult ground. Throughout he set a splendid example and was utterly regardless of danger. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieuteant in December 1917 and also served in World War II achieving the rank of Major. He died at age 78 West Yorkshire, England.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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