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Minister of Veterans Affairs joins The Princess Royal in honouring First World War recipients of the Victoria Cross
November 10, 2014 – Ottawa – Veterans Affairs Canada
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today joined Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, Vice-Admiral Tim Laurence and His Excellency Howard Drake, British High Commissioner to Canada, to unveil a plaque honouring Canada’s First World War Victoria Cross recipients.
The commemorative plaque will be dedicated to the 70 Canadians awarded the Victoria Cross during the First World War in recognition of their valour and devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy.
Barbara Mottram
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
613-996-4649
Media Relations
Veterans Affairs Canada
613-992-7468