Paul Triquet

Brigadier-General Paul Triquet VC, CD, (April 2, 1910 – August 8, 1980) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

His VC citation reads: On 14 December 1943 during the attack on Casa Berardi, Italy, when all the other officers and half the men of his company had been killed or wounded, Captain Triquet dashed forward and, with the remaining men, broke through the enemy resistance.

Throughout the action Captain Triquet's utter disregard for danger and his cheerful encouragement were an inspiration to his men.

Triquet Island, (51°47′60″ N, 128°15′0″ W), is named in his honour and is located off the west coast of British Columbia.

A statue of Triquet stands in the centre of Ottawa as part of the fourteen Valiants in Confederation Square.

Major Paul Triquet c.1944
Statue of Paul Triquet in Ottawa ( Ontario )
Memorial plaque at Mount Royal Crematorium