Alexander Edwards

Alexander Edwards
Sjt. Alexander Edwards, V.C.
Born4 November 1885
Stotfield, Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland
Died24 March 1918 (aged 32)
Bapaume Wood, near Arras, France
Buried
Remembered on the Arras Memorial
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1914 – 1918
RankSergeant
Unit1/6th (Morayshire) Bn, the Seaforth Highlanders, 51st Highland
Battles / warsFirst World War
AwardsVictoria Cross

Alexander Edwards VC (4 November 1885 – 24 March 1918) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for valour in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.