James Francis Edwards
James Francis Edwards | |
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Edwards in 2009 | |
| Nicknames | "Eddie" during WW2 "Stocky" post-war |
| Born | 5 June 1921 Nokomis, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | 14 May 2022 (aged 100) Comox, British Columbia, Canada |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Service years | 1940–1972 |
| Rank | Wing Commander |
| Conflicts | 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.