Editing Alexander Edwards (section)

===VC action===
Edwards, now a sergeant, demonstrated tremendous bravery and was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at the [[Battle of Pilckem Ridge]] on 31 July 1917 on the first day of the [[Battle of Passchendaele]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Fairrie|first=Angus|title="Cuidich'n Righ": A History of the Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons)|page=68 |publisher=Regimental HQ, Queen's Own Highlanders|year= 1983|isbn=0950898600}}</ref>

The ''[[London Gazette]]'' of 14 September 1917 recorded:
{{blockquote|For most conspicuous bravery in attack, when, having located a hostile machine gun in a wood, he, with great dash and courage, led some men against it, killed all the team and captured the gun. Later, when a sniper was causing casualties, he crawled out to stalk him, and although badly wounded in the arm, went on and killed him. One officer only was now left with the company, and, realising that the success of the operation depended on the capture of the furthest objective, Serjt. Edwards, regardless of his wound, led his men on till this objective was captured. He subsequently showed great skill in consolidating his position, and very great daring in personal reconnaissance. Although again twice wounded on the following day, this very gallant N.C.O. maintained throughout a complete disregard for personal safety, and his high example of coolness and determination engendered a fine fighting spirit in his men.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=30284 |supp=y|page=9532|date=14 September 1917}}</ref>}}

Returning to Britain, Edwards received his Victoria Cross from King George V at Buckingham Palace on 26 September 1917. A week later he attended a reception in his honour at Lossiemouth, where he was presented with a gold watch and [[War bond#United Kingdom|war bonds]].<ref>{{Cite book |first=Derek |last=Bird |title=The Spirit of the Troops is Excellent |page=144 |publisher=Birdbrain Books |location=Eastholm |year=2008|isbn=978-0-9560223-0-1}}</ref> He later returned to France and rejoined the 6th Seaforth.