US EditionVets, MPs call on feds to launch honour review board to award Canadian Victoria Cross
Veterans and MPs are urging a review board and a first Canadian Victoria Cross for Larochelle, backed by a petition signed by more than 16,000 Canadians.
- On Wednesday, retired general Rick Hillier led a delegation on Parliament Hill urging the government to establish a military honours review board to consider Pte. Jess Larochelle for the Canadian Victoria Cross.
- Larochelle single-handedly fought off a Taliban attack in 2006, saving his platoon's position; the Canadian Victoria Cross, established in 1993, has never been awarded to anyone.
- Supported by more than 16,000 Canadians, Liberal MP Pauline Rochefort presented a petition for the review board, while Conservative MP Blake Richards rallied fellow MPs to press the government.
- While 81 members have received other Military Valour Decorations since October 2006, the Canadian Victoria Cross remains unawarded. National Defence confirms it recognizes "most conspicuous bravery" in combat.
- Based on the 1856 British Victoria Cross, the Canadian version features the inscription "pro valore" instead of "for valour." This distinction underscores the honour's historic significance.
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The federal government is facing growing calls for a Military Awards Review Commission and for Canada's highest military distinction.
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Veterans, MPs push for honour review board to consider Canadian Victoria Cross awards
The federal government is facing mounting calls to establish a military honours review board and to finally award Canada's highest military honour. The Canadian Victoria Cross was established in 1993 to recognize acts of valour, self-sacrifice or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. It has never been awarded. On Wednesday, Canada's former chief of the defence staff, retired general Rick Hillier, led a delegation to Parliament Hill to c…
Vets, MPs call on feds to launch honour review board to award Canadian Victoria Cross – Energeticcity.ca
OTTAWA — The federal government is facing mounting calls to establish a military honours review board and to finally award Canada’s highest military honour. The Canadian Victoria Cross was established in 1993 to recognize acts of valour, self-sacrifice or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. It has never been awarded. On Wednesday, Canada’s former chief of the defence staff, retired general Rick Hillier, led a delegation to Parliament …
MP Rochefort to present Military Honours Review petition
By Richard Coffin A federal petition calling for the government to establish an Independent Military Honours Review Board, and consider awarding the Canadian Victoria Cross, is coming to the floor of the House of Commons.Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Pauline Rochefort (Liberal) is presenting the petition on Wednesday.Valour in the Presence of the Enemy says immediately after that MP Blake Richards (Conservative) will rise to request unanimous consent…
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