Pte John George Pattison V.C. Citation For conspicuous gallantry during the attack on Hill 145, Vimy Ridge, on the 10th of April, 1917. When the advance of our troops was held up by an enemy Machine Gun causing severe casualties, with utter disregard for his own safety he sprang forward jumping from shell hole to shell hole until within 30 yards of the enemy gun, from here in the face of point blank fire, he hurled a bomb killing or wounding some of the crew, then rushed forward overcoming and bayoneting the five enemies remaining with the gun. This commemorative plaque is presented to the citizens of Calgary, the citizens of Alberta and all Canadians from all ranks of the King's Own Calgary Regiment to honor the supreme sacrifice of Pte John G. Pattison. The Victoria Cross is the highest Canadian honor that can be awarded for actions in the presence of the enemy. The bridge that spans the Elbow River here was also dedicated to honor this Calgarian during Canada's Centennial Year in 1967. Dedicated on this day 01 September 2005 to celebrate Alberta's One Hundred Years in Confederation. ONWARD

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