Question 764

Several recipients of the Victoria Cross are noted for their diverse origins. Who was the V.C. recipient born in Ukraine, recognized as the first in the Canadian Corps not born in the British Empire to receive the award?

  1. ALieutenant Robert Hampton Gray
  2. BCaptain Billy Bishop
  3. CCorporal Filip Konowal
  4. DCaptain Paul Triquet
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Correct answer: C) Corporal Filip Konowal

Explanation

Corporal Filip Konowal, born in Ukraine, showed exceptional courage in the Battle of Hill 70 in 1917. He became the first member of the Canadian Corps not born in the British Empire to be awarded the V.C.

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