Alexander Edwards
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 |
| Branch | 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 |
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.