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Thomas Edwards

1863 – 1953

English soldier (1863–1953); recipient of the Victoria Cross

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Lived 1863 – 1953 (aged 89). Thomas Edwards was a British military personnel.

Thomas Edwards VC (19 April 1863 – 27 March 1952) born in England, was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Details He was 20 years old, and a private in the 1st Battalion, The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), British Army during the Mahdist War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 13 March 1884 at the Battle of Tamai, Sudan, when both members of the crew of one of the Gatling guns had been killed, Private Edwards, after bayoneting two Arabs and himself receiving a wound from a spear, remained with the gun, defending it throughout the action. His citation reads:

Medal His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Black Watch Museum in Balhousie Castle, Perth, Scotland.

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Who was Thomas Edwards?

English soldier (1863–1953); recipient of the Victoria Cross

When was Thomas Edwards born?

Thomas Edwards was born on 19 April 1863 in Brill.

When did Thomas Edwards die?

Thomas Edwards died on 27 March 1953 in Woodford Bridge.

What was Thomas Edwards's occupation?

Thomas Edwards was a military personnel.

What nationality was Thomas Edwards?

Thomas Edwards was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Edwards

· Wikidata: Q7789285

· DBpedia: Thomas Edwards (VC)

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