Cemetery: Arras Memorial

Country: France

Area: Pas De Calais

Rank: Serjeant

Force: Army

Official Number: 265473

Unit: 6th Bn. Seaforth Highlanders.

Country of Service: British

Details: V C 24th March 1918. Age 32. Son of A. Edwards of Stotfield Lossiemouth. Born at Drainie Morayshire. Bay 8. An extract from "The London Gazette," dated 14th Sept., 1917, records the following:-For most conspicuous bravery in attack, when, having located a hostile machine gun in a wood, he, with great dash and courage, led some men against it, killed all the team and captured the gun. Later, when a sniper was causing casualties, he crawled out to stalk him, and although badly wounded in the arm, went on and killed him. One officer only was now left with the company, and, realising that the success of the operation depended on the capture of the furthest objective, Serjt. Edwards, regardless of his wound, led his men on till this objective was captured. He subsequently showed great skill in consolidating his position, and very great daring in personal reconnaissance. Although again twice wounded on the following day, this very gallant N.C.O. maintained throughout a complete disregard for personal safety, and his high example of coolness and determination engendered a fine fighting spirit in his men. PLEASE NOTE: THE NAMES ON THIS MEMORIAL ARE NOT WELL DEFINED.

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