Citation: At Tamaai (Tamaii) on 13th March 1884 defending a gun and though wounded remaining by it throughout.
Died: 27th March 1952 at Woodford Bridge. Buried in St. Mary's Churchyard Chigwell. Grave not marked.
Location of VC: Black Watch Museum.
Historical Background: A Naval Officer and bluejacket in charge of a Gatling gun had been killed and Edwards single handedly defended the gun and some mules against the wild rush of a dozen Sudanese. Private Edwards after bayoneting two Arabs was wounded by a spear but still succeeded in defending the gun.
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