2nd Lieutenant Cyril Edwards in uniform in 1915

Photograph compiled by 2nd Lieutenant Cyril Edwards DSO, World War One (1914-1918), 1918.

Cyril Edwards (1893-1978) a member of the 2/7th Battalion The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) was wounded in action in July 1917 when he stood on a hand grenade to save the life of a non-commissioned officer. Edward's foot was blown off, but he became the first officer to receive and survive a blood transfusion at a front line hospital. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) for his bravery.

From a photograph album compiled by Second Lieutenant Cyril Edwards DSO, 1917-1918.