Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Jack A. Edwards
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: October 1914
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: N/A
- Rank: Major
- Service Occupation:
- Awards: Military Cross
- Regiment/Service: Royal Scots
- Unit/Ship: 2/10th Battalion
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address: 14 Thomson St, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
- Father:
D. Edwards
- Siblings:
G. A. Edwards & James
- Spouse:
- Children:
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death:
- Place of Death:
- Burial Country:
- Cemetery:
More about Jack A. Edwards
- A. Edwards M.C. Lieutenant Royal Scots
MILITARY CROSS FOR DUNDEE OFFICER.
Lieut. J. A. Edwards, Royal Scots, a son of Mr and Mrs D. Edwards, 14 Thomson Street, Dundee, has been awarded the Military Cross, an honour which his brother, Lieut. A. L. C. Edwards, Black Watch, also received some time ago.
Lieut. J. A. Edwards who has gained the award for gallant work at Vimy Ridge, enlisted as a gunner in the R.F.A. in October, 1914, and obtained his commission last year. He has been wounded three times. Other two members of the family of Mr and Mrs Edwards are with the colours, viz. Private G. A. Edwards, Royal Scots, and Gunner James Edwards, R.F.A.
Dundee Courier 30th May 1917
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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