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James J. Edwards | |
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| Born | James Johnson Edwards March 6, 1918 Muncie, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | January 4, 1970 (aged 51) San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Evergreen Memorial Park, Hobart, Indiana, U.S. |
| Years active | 1947–1969 |
| Spouse | Everdinne Wilson Edwards (?-1970, his death) |
| Children | 1 |
James Johnson Edwards (March 6, 1918 – January 4, 1970) was an American actor in films and television. His most famous role was as Private Peter Moss in the 1949 film Home of the Brave, in which he portrayed a Black soldier experiencing racial prejudice while serving in the South Pacific during World War II.