George Pearkes

Military Person

1888 – 1984

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Who was George Pearkes?

Major General George Randolph Pearkes, VC, PC, CC, CB, DSO, MC, CD was a Canadian politician; soldier; recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy awarded to British and Imperial forces; and the 20th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.

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Born
Feb 28, 1888
Watford
Nationality
  • Canada
Profession
Education
  • Berkhamsted School
Died
May 30, 1984

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on July 23, 2013

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