George Pearkes Politician

Major General George Randolph Pearkes, VC, PC, CC, CB, DSO, MC, CD (February 28, 1888 – May 30, 1984) 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.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 28, 1888
Nationality	Canada
Date of death	May 30, 1984

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awards	Legion of Merit Croix de guerre Order of the Bath Military Cross Order of Canada Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order Canadian Forces Decoration
military operations	Battle of Passchendaele Western Front (World War I) World War II World War I Aleutian Islands Campaign
governorgeneral	Roland Michener Georges Vanier
military command	Canadian Corps 1st Canadian Infantry Division 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade Pacific Command
military rank	Major general
monarch	Elizabeth II
service start	1915
service end	1945
successor	John Robert Nicholson