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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
Service/branchRoyal Canadian Air Force
Years of service1940–1972
RankWing Commander
Battles/warsWorld War II
  • European Theatre
  • North African Campaign
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 during World War II. With 19 confirmed aerial victories, Edwards was Canada's highest scoring ace in the Western Desert Campaign.

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