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Remembrance Day

November 11th, 2009 Leave a comment Go to comments

Today as we remember Remembrance Day, I present a little info on our only Victoria Cross recipient:

Filip Konowal VC (15 September 1888 – 3 June 1959) was a highly decorated Ukrainian Canadian soldier. He is the only Ukrainian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy given to British and Commonwealth forces. He also received theBritish War Medal (1914–1920), Victory Medal (1914–1919), George VI Coronation Medal (1937), Elizabeth II Coronation Medal (1953), entitled to the Cross of St George, 4th Class.

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  1. Roman Golash
    November 11th, 2009 at 16:24 | #1
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    Lest We Forget. … Вічная Пам'ять!

  2. Stanislav
    November 11th, 2009 at 20:12 | #2
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    I am actually going to apply for the same Royal New Westminster regiment from which Philip went to the war. Proud to defend Canada.

  3. Roman Golash
    November 12th, 2009 at 00:24 | #3
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    Lest We Forget. … Вічная Пам'ять!

  4. Stanislav
    November 12th, 2009 at 04:12 | #4
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    I am actually going to apply for the same Royal New Westminster regiment from which Philip went to the war. Proud to defend Canada.

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