Stearne Tighe Edwards

Stearne Tighe Edwards, was a Canadian flying ace of the First World War, officially credited with 17 victories. He was seriously injured in a crash the day after Armistice Day, and died from his injuries 10 days later.

Awards

Distinguished Service Cross

Edwards' Distinguished [Service Cross (United Kingdom)|Distinguished Service Cross] was awarded for a series of actions.

Bringing down a two-seater Aviatik on 3 September 1917
Driving "a two-seater enemy machine down out of control" on 21 September 1917
An Albatross scout which crashed into the sea on 23 September 1917. And bringing down another on the same day.