Major-General Christopher Vokes CB, CBE, DSO, CD (13 April 1904 – 27 March 1985) was a Canadian Army officer who fought in World War II.

He then attended McGill University from 1926 to 1927 where he received a Bachelor of Science degree and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Society.

The original engineer drawings for the concrete rifle range butts were signed by Chris Vokes, in that capacity.

Barrack blocks in Dundurn resemble similar buildings constructed at Camp Valcartier in the same time frame.

[8] Starting in 1939, the year World War II began in Europe, Vokes rapidly rose through the ranks of the Canadian General Staff.

[9] He proved to be an outstanding operational officer and in June 1942 was promoted to brigadier and put in charge of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade.

[9] One historian lauded his performance throughout the war: Vokes was a successful commander because he maintained a good balance between technical skills such as planning and directing operations and his ability to understand, motivate, and lead soldiers, and because his actions were guided by a sound philosophy of command based on personal leadership and teamwork.

These elements allowed Christopher Vokes to train and lead a highly effective and cohesive fighting force that defeated some of Germany's best troops in the physically demanding environment of the Sicilian battlefield.

At the same time, the Canadians became aware of the fact that they were fighting not only Panzer-Grenadiers, but also the 1st Parachute Division, whom they recognized by their characteristic helmets.

After the battle Vokes broke out in tears due to his division's losses – 2,300 casualties, among them 500 dead, as well as many cases of war neuroses.

As a result, in December 1944, Vokes exchanged commands with Major-General Harry Foster, GOC of the 4th Canadian (Armoured) Division.

Vokes ordered the resumption of the attack the next day by The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's) commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Frederick E. Wigle.

"A first-rate officer of mine, for whom I had a special regard and affection, and in whom I had a particular professional interest because of his talent for command, was killed.

Units and soldiers of the Argylls had spontaneously begun the arson of Friesoythe to revenge the death of their colonel,[19] but after Vokes issued his direct order, the town was systematically set on fire with flamethrowers mounted on Wasp Carriers.