Paul Triquet

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Paul Triquet was a Canadian Army officer and Victoria Cross recipient renowned for his leadership and bravery during World War II.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Canadian Army officer
Victoria Cross recipient
human
allegiance Canada NERFINISHED
awardReceived Croix de guerre 1939–1945 NERFINISHED
Distinguished Service Order
Order of the British Empire
Victoria Cross NERFINISHED
conflict Italian Campaign NERFINISHED
World War II
surface form: Second World War
countryOfBirth Canada
countryOfCitizenship Canada
era 20th century
ethnicGroup French Canadian NERFINISHED
familyName Triquet NERFINISHED
givenName Paul
hasPartInMilitaryUnit Royal 22e Régiment NERFINISHED
languageOfWorkOrName English
French
militaryBranch Canadian Army NERFINISHED
militaryRank lieutenant colonel
major
nativeLanguage French
notableAchievement first French-Canadian officer to receive the Victoria Cross in the Second World War
notableEvent action at Casa Berardi on 14 December 1943
notableWork leadership in the attack on Casa Berardi
occupation soldier
placeOfBirth Quebec City NERFINISHED
placeOfDeath Quebec City NERFINISHED
reasonForAward conspicuous bravery and leadership under fire
serviceNumber Canadian Army officer service number (exact value not known)
sexOrGender male

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Van Doos decoratedMember Paul Triquet
subject surface form: Royal 22e Régiment