Passchendaele Nine

Canada.ca/Canada.RemembersVictoria Cross RecipientsThe

Passchendaele NineThomas Holmes“…undoubtedly cleared the way

for the advance of our troops and saved the lives of many of his

comrades.”Robert Shankland“His courage and splendid example

inspired all ranks and… saved a critical situation.”Christopher

O’Kelly“…advanced his command over 1,000 yards under heavy

fire. These achievements were chiefly due to the magnificent

courage, daring and ability of Capt. O’Kelly.”Hugh

McKenzie“…organized parties to capture the pillbox by attacking

its flanks as well as by a frontal assault. He was killed while

leading the attack.”George Mullin“…his clothes riddled by

bullets, he never faltered in his purpose and he not only helped

to save the situation, but also saved many lives.”Celil

Kinross“… he showed marvelous coolness and courage fighting

with the utmost aggressiveness against heavy odds until

seriously wounded.”George Pearkes“He showed throughout a

supreme contempt of danger and wonderful powers of control and

leading.”Colin Barron“The remarkable determination displayed…

enabled the advance to be continued.” Peter Robertson“When two

of our snipers were badly wounded…. He went out and carried one

of them in. He was killed just as he returned with the second

man.”