James Francis Edwards

James Francis Edwards
Edwards in 2009
Nickname(s)	"Eddie" during WW2 "Stocky" post-war
Born	(1921-06-05)5 June 1921 Nokomis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died	14 May 2022(2022-05-14) (aged 100) Comox, British Columbia, Canada
Allegiance	Canada
Service / branch	Royal Canadian Air Force
Years of service	1940–1972
Rank	Wing Commander
Battles / wars	World War II European Theatre North African Campaign
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.