James Francis Edwards | |
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Edwards in 2009 | |
Nickname(s) | "Eddie" during WW2 "Stocky" post-war |
Born | Nokomis, Saskatchewan, Canada | 5 June 1921
Died | 14 May 2022 Comox, British Columbia, Canada | (aged 100)
Allegiance | Canada |
Service/ | 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 |
James Francis Edwards, CM, DFC & Bar, DFM, CD (5 June 1921 – 14 May 2022), later known as Stocky Edwards, was a Canadian fighter pilot during World War II. With 19 confirmed aerial victories, Edwards was Canada's highest scoring ace in the Western Desert Campaign.