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because he won 16 metal's and he was the first Canadian that to receive Victoria Cross :)
The Canadian Victoria Cross,
no women have been awarded a Victoria Cross
24 NZ servicemen have won the Victoria Cross. :)
Four father and son pairs have won the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration in the British honours system.
7 Victoria crosses were awarded at Gallipoli.
96 Canadians
Since 1993, it has been the Canadian Victoria Cross.
The religious affiliations of those awarded the Victoria Cross are not noted.
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No Canadian was awarded the VC in 1914. 6 were awarded for actions in 1915, but none for 1914.
The Victoria Cross (VC) is a military decoration. It is the highest honor one may receive and is awarded for conspicuous bravery, acts of extreme valor, and acts of self-sacrifice. The Canadian and Australian Military both use the Victoria Cross.