Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Staff Sergeant

Unit:

Glider Pilot Regiment, Army Air Corps (Old Hill, Staffs)

Awarded on:

August 16th, 1945

Citation:
"On 24th March,1945, Staff Sergeant Edwards was the first pilot of a Horsa glider taking part on the airborne assault across the Rhine, North of Wesel. In spite of an intense smoke screen over the area, Staff Sergeant Edwards pressed on to find his briefed landing area. The rear part of his glider was set on fire by incendiary bullets but, disregarding this fact, Staff Sergeant Edwards flew on to the exact area that he had been briefed to deliver his load. By his perseverance and skill in the air, this NCO has proved himself undaunted on this occasion as well as previous airborne operations. By his determination and skill in getting his load to the correct area, the task of the airborne troops was greatly assisted."