I can't help but wonder if the decision to render the words "For Valour" from the old Victoria Cross into the Latin "Pro Valore" is an attempt to avoid putting it in both official languages? FYI, the only Victoria Cross awarded to an army padre is the one awarded to Padre John Foote of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry for his decision to remain behind with Canadian POWs at Dieppe in 1942. His VC is on display at the Canadian Forces Chaplains School and Centre at CFB Borden.
JOHN MCGRATH
Globe and Mail update
May 16, 2008 at 11:52 AM EDT
Ottawa — Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Governor-General Michaëlle Jean unveiled the Canadian Victoria Cross Friday morning, the military honour that will replace the last medal that Canadian soldiers accepted directly from the Queen.
The Canadian Victoria Cross replaces the Victoria Cross as the highest honour awarded to Canadian soldiers.
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