James Francis Edwards

James Francis Edwards
Edwards in 2009
Nickname(s)"Eddie" during WW2
"Stocky" post-war
Born(1921-06-05)5 June 1921
Nokomis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died14 May 2022(2022-05-14) (aged 100)
Comox, British Columbia, Canada
AllegianceCanada
BranchRoyal Canadian Air Force
Years of service1940–1972
RankWing Commander
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsMember 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. 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.

Edwards turned 100 in June 2021. He died on 14 May 2022, at the age of 100.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 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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