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For Most Conspicuous Bravery: by Reginald H Roy - 1977 A Biography of Major-General R. Pearkes, V.C., through Two World Wars
by Reginald H Roy
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For Most Conspicuous Bravery:: A Biography of Major-General R. Pearkes, V.C., through Two World Wars
by Reginald H Roy
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Content: Non-fiction, military history, biography. Set against the background of Canada's 20th century transformation from a rural and agricultural society into an urban technological nation, General Pearkes' career makes a compelling biographical study.
388 pages, notes, bibliographical note, index, maps and illustrations.
Content: Non-fiction, military history, biography. Set against the background of Canada's 20th century transformation from a rural and agricultural society into an urban technological nation, General Pearkes' career makes a compelling biographical study.
388 pages, notes, bibliographical note, index, maps and illustrations.
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- Date Published 1977
- Keywords Canada, first world war, second world war
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U. British Columbia, 1977., 1977. 388p. Photos. 2 Maps. Wounded 5 times, VC at Passchendaele, Trained 1st Canadian Div in Britain till 1942, CO Pacific Command afterward. Fine/Near Fine Copy. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine.
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For Most Conspicuous Bravery A Biography Of Major-General George R. Pearkes, V.C., Through Two World Wars
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Vancouver: University Of British Columbia Press, [1977]., 1977. 8vo. pp. xiv, 338. 8 double-sided plates. 2 full-page text maps. index. bds. dw. Reprint of the First Edition.. Hardcover.
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SIGNED- For Most Conspicuous Bravery: A Biography of Major-General R. Pearkes, V. C., SIGNED by Subject and Author: SIGNED by SUBJECT AND AUTHOR
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Signed by AUTHOR and SUBJECT George Pearkes, Victoria Cross, upon title page (see 2nd photo). 388 pages including notes, index and black and white photographic pages. BONUS documents included are 1984 State Funeral handout, Canadian Federal House of Commons Hansard Tribute, Appreciation Card from widow, 7 newspaper clippings George R. Pearkes was decorated with the Victoria Cross in World War I, led Canada's Pacific Command in WWII, and served as Defence Minister in the Diefenbaker administration. He was deeply involved in the highly charged and hotly debated decisions of the cold war era, including Bomarc, the Avro Arrow, NATO, NORAD, and provisions for civil defense, and his views on them will be significant to those interested in Canadian political and military history. Minor wear. No library markings. Excellent copy. Dust Jacket is worn. Provenance: Obtained upon publication by the Aide de Camp to Pearkes - Pat Chaworth-Musters and owned until today
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Signed by Author and V.C. recipient George Pearkes upon title page (see 2nd photo). 388 pages including notes, index and black and white photographic pages. BONUS documents included are1984 State Funeral handout, Canadian Federal House of Commons Hansard Tribute, Appreciation Card from widow, 7 newspaper clippings George R. Pearkes was decorated with the Victoria Cross in World War I, led Canada's Pacific Command in WWII, and served as Defence Minister in the Diefenbaker administration. He was deeply involved in the highly charged and hotly debated decisions of the cold war era, including Bomarc, the Avro Arrow, NATO, NORAD, and provisions for civil defense, and his views on them will be significant to those interested in Canadian political and military history. Minor wear. No library markings. Excellent copy. Dust Jacket is worn. Provenance: Obtained upon publication by the Aide de Camp to Pearkes - Pat Chaworth-Musters and owned until today
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