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'''John George Pattison''' ] (8 September 1875 &ndash; 3 June 1917) was a ] recipient of the ], the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to ] and ] forces. Pattison was born in London, England and emigrated to Canada. '''John George Pattison''' {{post-nominals|VC}} (8 September 1875 &ndash; 3 June 1917) was a ] soldier. Pattison was a recipient of the ], the highest and most prestigious award for valour in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to ] and ] forces.

Pattison was born in London, England and emigrated to Canada. He and his family (wife and four children) settled in Calgary where he found a job with the Calgary Gas Company. He was killed in fighting during the ] the same year he won the VC.


==Details== ==Details==
Pattison enlisted at ], ] on 6 March, 1916. Pattison enlisted at ], ] on 6 March 1916. A son had already enlisted and Pattison enlisted, at the age of 40, so that he would be able to protect his son, the story goes. As the war unfolded, he was sent to France while his son stayed in England.<ref>Calgary Herald, June 6, 2014</ref>


One of four soldiers to earn the Victoria Cross at the ], (the others were ], ] and ]), Pattison was 41 years old, and a ] in the ], ], during the ] when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. One of four soldiers to earn the Victoria Cross at the ], (the others were ], ] and ]), Pattison was 41 years old, and a ] in the ], ], during the ] when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.


On 10 April 1917 at the Battle of Vimy Ridge when the advance of Canadian troops was held up by an enemy machine-gun which was inflicting severe casualties, Private Pattison, with utter disregard of his own safety, sprang forward and jumping from shell-hole to shell-hole, reached cover within thirty yards of the enemy gun. From this point, in the face of heavy fire he hurled bombs killing and wounding some of the crew, and then rushed forward overcoming and bayoneting the surviving five gunners. His initiative and valour undoubtedly saved the situation.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=30215|supp=yes|startpage=7907|endpage=|date=31 July 1917 |accessdate=30 April 2015}}</ref> On 10 April 1917 at the Battle of Vimy Ridge, in the area of Hill 145 (the location of today's Memorial), when the advance of Canadian troops was held up by an enemy machine-gun that was inflicting severe casualties, Private Pattison, with utter disregard of his own safety, sprang forward and jumping from shell-hole to shell-hole, reached cover within thirty yards of the enemy gun. From this point, in the face of heavy fire he hurled bombs killing and wounding some of the crew, and then rushed forward overcoming and bayoneting the surviving five gunners. His initiative and valour undoubtedly saved the situation.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=30215|supp=y|page=7907|date=31 July 1917 }}</ref>


He was ] at ], ], on 3 June 1917. He is buried at La Chaudière Military Cemetery, France located 7 miles north of Arras (plot IV, row C, grave 14).<ref></ref> He was ] at ], ], on 3 June 1917. He is buried at La Chaudière Military Cemetery, France located 7 miles north of Arras (plot IV, row C, grave 14).<ref></ref>


A mountain in the ] in Jasper National Park, Alberta is named in his honour. A mountain in the ] in Jasper National Park, Alberta is named in his honour. The City of Calgary named a bridge over the Elbow River to recognize Pte. Pattison.


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John George Pattison
Born8 September 1875
Woolwich, London
Died3 June 1917 (aged 41)
Vimy Ridge, near Lens, France
BuriedLa Chaudière Military Cemetery, Vimy
Allegiance Canada
Service / branchCanadian Expeditionary Force
Years of service1916 - 1917
RankPrivate
Unit50th Battalion, CEF
Battles / warsWorld War I
AwardsVictoria Cross

John George Pattison VC (8 September 1875 – 3 June 1917) was a Canadian soldier. Pattison was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for valour in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Pattison was born in London, England and emigrated to Canada. He and his family (wife and four children) settled in Calgary where he found a job with the Calgary Gas Company. He was killed in fighting during the Battle of Vimy Ridge the same year he won the VC.

Details

Pattison enlisted at Calgary, Alberta on 6 March 1916. A son had already enlisted and Pattison enlisted, at the age of 40, so that he would be able to protect his son, the story goes. As the war unfolded, he was sent to France while his son stayed in England.

One of four soldiers to earn the Victoria Cross at the Battle of Vimy Ridge, (the others were Thain Wendell MacDowell, Ellis Wellwood Sifton and William Johnstone Milne), Pattison was 41 years old, and a private in the 50th (Calgary) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 10 April 1917 at the Battle of Vimy Ridge, in the area of Hill 145 (the location of today's Memorial), when the advance of Canadian troops was held up by an enemy machine-gun that was inflicting severe casualties, Private Pattison, with utter disregard of his own safety, sprang forward and jumping from shell-hole to shell-hole, reached cover within thirty yards of the enemy gun. From this point, in the face of heavy fire he hurled bombs killing and wounding some of the crew, and then rushed forward overcoming and bayoneting the surviving five gunners. His initiative and valour undoubtedly saved the situation.

He was killed in action at Lens, France, on 3 June 1917. He is buried at La Chaudière Military Cemetery, France located 7 miles north of Arras (plot IV, row C, grave 14).

A mountain in the Victoria Cross Ranges in Jasper National Park, Alberta is named in his honour. The City of Calgary named a bridge over the Elbow River to recognize Pte. Pattison.

The medal

George Pattison Victoria Cross Medal at the Glenbow Museum in Calgary.

His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta.

References

  1. Calgary Herald, June 6, 2014
  2. "No. 30215". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 July 1917. p. 7907.
  3. KNOWN GRAVES OF HOLDERS OF THE VICTORIA CROSS IN FRANCE

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