16 Jan 1920 – 14 Oct 2023 (103)
With sincere regret, I write to inform you that Major (retired) Murray Cambell Edwards passed away 14 October 2023, at the Broadmead Lodge in Victoria, British Columbia at 103 years. Murray enlisted during WW II into the Queens Own Rifles of Canada as a Pte. He worked his way up to Sgt and was selected for officer training. On completion of Officer training, he instructed at various schools until the end of the war.
Post WWII, Murray would have been reduced to the rank of Cpl to remain in the military. Choosing instead to release, he joined the Reserves and worked for the Post Office. When the Korean War broke out, he enlisted once again with the Canadian Army Special Force as a Lieutenant and selected the PPCLI as his Regiment to serve in. Murray was a Korean War veteran, serving with 2PPCLI in various battles including the Battle of Kapyong as a Platoon Commander in B Company.
After the Korean War, he continued to serve with the Regiment. Highlights include being the First Canadian Liaison Officer in Cyprus in 1964, being a veteran of Canadian peacekeeping service in both Palestine and Damascus, commanding a 1PPCLI Company in Germany, and Commanding a 1PPCLI jump Company in Calgary.
Murray’s funeral will be held at Christ Church Cathedral (930 Burdett Ave) in Victoria BC on 7 November 2023 at 1400 hrs. There will also be a reception to follow at the Pro Patria Legion on 411 Gorge Road East (timing TBC). All are welcome to attend.
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