Private James Edwards
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James Edwards in 1 SAS
Biography
On 20 May 1944, while serving with the SAS, he married Margaret Binnie at Cambridge Street Church in Glasgow
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Scots Scout Section | Scout Section Member | Unknown | Jan 1944 |
| Operations Archway & Howard | SAS combatant | 16 Mar 1945 | 08 May 1945 |
| Operations Archway & Howard | SAS combatant | 16 Mar 1945 | 08 May 1945 |
| Operation Haggard | SAS combatant | 1944 | 1944 |
Regiment
The Royal Scots
Military number
3060979
Commissioned or Enlisted
Apr 1940
Career
After enlisting with the Royal Scots, he volunteered for Auxiliary Units. He was promoted Sergeant in change of the Scout Section. Along with many others from the Scout Sections, he was recruited to the SAS at the start of 1944. He joined B Squadron, 1 SAS in 1944/5.
Address
Bathgate, West Lothian
References
David Blair
WW2 Medal Card
S Ruthven
West Lothian Courier 26 May 1944