James Francis Edwards
Canadian flying ace
James Francis Edwards, CM, DFC & Bar, DFM, CD (5 June 1921 – 14 May 2022), later known as Stocky Edwards, was a Canadian fighter pilot. He was active during World War II. He had 19 confirmed aerial victories. This made Edwards Canada's highest scoring ace in the Western Desert Campaign.
| James Francis Edwards | |
|---|---|
 Edwards in 2009 | |
| Nickname | "Eddie" during WW2 "Stocky" post-war |
| Born | 5 June 1921 Nokomis, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | 14 May 2022 (aged 100) Comox, British Columbia, Canada |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service/branch | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1972 |
| Rank | Wing Commander |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Member of the Order of Canada Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar Distinguished Flying Medal Mention in Despatches Canadian Forces Decoration |
Edwards turned 100 in June 2021. He died on 14 May 2022, at the age of 100.[1]
References
change- ↑ Little, Simon (May 15, 2022). "B.C.'s 'Stocky' Edwards, top Canadian ace of WWII's Western Desert campaign dies". Global News Canada. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
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