HONOURING SEVEN RECIPIENTS OF THE

VICTORIA CROSS

Individual acts of great courage occur frequently during war, but often go unseen and unrecorded. Those that are remembered often stand out as examples for all to admire and respect. The Canadians that were awarded the Victoria Cross, the Commonwealth’s highest military decoration for bravery, overcame incredible adversity in the face of danger – some of these heroes paid with their lives. Their valour sets them apart as Canadians of the highest order. Seven of their stories are recorded here.

The amazing stories of these seven men and their actions – both in the First World War and Second World War – remind us of the men and women who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their service to their country.

WELCOME

Welcome to the For Valour Website. This website was produced by the Office of Air Force Heritage and History in cooperation with Pattern Interactive and the Canadian Heritage Information Network to provide a personal connection between Canadians and those who have and continue to proudly serve our country. The Canadians that were awarded the Victoria Cross, the Commonwealth’s highest military decoration for bravery, overcame incredible adversity in the face of danger – some of these heroes paid with their lives. Their valour sets them apart as Canadians of the highest order. Seven of their stories are recorded here.

EXPERIENCE THEIR

STORIES

The Canadians that were awarded the Victoria Cross, the Commonwealth’s highest military decoration for bravery, overcame incredible adversity in the face of danger – some of these heroes paid with their lives. Their valour sets them apart as Canadians of the highest order. Seven of their stories are recorded here.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

FOR TEACHERS

In addition to information about the seven Victoria Cross recipients, we have created additional educational resources for teachers to use in the classroom. Students can learn about other military medals as well as depictions of war in art. Click here to visit the Educational Resources page.

EXPERIENCE THEIR

STORIES

GOOD NIGHT, MR. BROPHY
Go to video: Good Night, Mr Brophy
A MODEST HERO
Go to video: A Modest Hero
THE LONE HAWK
Go to video: The Lone Hawk
WHAT GREATER LOVE….
Go to video: What Greater Love
HAMMY
Go to video: Hammy
ORDEAL BY FIRE, ORDEAL BY WATER
Go to video: Ordeal by Fire, Ordeal by Water
THE DAUNTLESS BOY
Go to video: The Dauntless Boy
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Stories
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Stories