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By Pépin, Carl
Victoria Cross: French-Canadian Recipients
The Victoria Cross is a military decoration awarded for “most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy.” This British decoration was created during the reign of Queen Victoria. It constitutes the highest recognition attributed to soldiers or civilians serving in the armed forces of the British Empire and, subsequently, the Commonwealth. Three French-Canadian soldiers have received the Victoria Cross: Corporal Joseph Kaeble, Lieutenant Jean Brillant, and Captain Paul Triquet.
The English version of the Encyclopedia of French Cultural Heritage in North America is online since December 15th, 2009. It features an ever growing number of articles, documents and resources on the heritage of French-speaking North America.
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