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We remember Georges Philias Vanier
We remember Georges Philias Vanier
Timeline
Timeline
1888
birth
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23rd April 1888
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1914 - 1918
1914
employment
Advocate
Montreal QB
Canada
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10th November 1914
1914
enlistment
St John's
Canada
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10th November 1914
1914
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant
80th Regiment
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10th November 1914
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
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1918
1918
awards
Knight of National Order of the Legion of Honour
Other War Service Award
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1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
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1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Major
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31st May 1918
1921
appointments
AdC of Governor-General
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1921 - 1928
1921
appointments
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order
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1921 - 1967
1959
appointments
Governor-General
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1959 - 1967
1959
appointments
KStJ
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1959 - 1967
1963
appointments
Member of Her Majesty's Privy Council
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1963 - 1967
1965
appointments
Chief of the Blackfoot Tribe
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1965 - 1967
marriage
Pauline
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1967
death
Not War Related
Ottawa
Canada
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5th March 1967
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
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Details
Details
Names
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 80th Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Knight of National Order of the Legion of Honour | Other War Service Award | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phileas Vanier | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pauline | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light | Blue | Light |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-10 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906 | Roman Catholic |
Media
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| About Georges Vanier | Paul58252 | |
| Wikipedia Georges Phileas Vanier | Paul58252 | |
| Paul Gross website | Selena49658 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Georges Vanier | Paul58252 |
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