Alexander Edwards
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.
Alexander Edwards | |
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Sjt. Alexander Edwards, V.C. | |
| Born | 4 November 1885 Stotfield, Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland |
| Died | 24 March 1918 (aged 32) Bapaume Wood, near Arras, France |
| Buried | Remembered on the Arras Memorial |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1914 – 1918 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 1/6th (Morayshire) Bn, the Seaforth Highlanders, 51st Highland |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
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