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| Name: |
Foote, John Weir |
| Date of birth: | May 5th, 1904 (Madoc, Ontario, Canada)
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May 2nd, 1988 (Cobourg, Ontario, Canada)
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Canadian |
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VICTORIA CROSS (VC)
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Rank:
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Captain
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Unit:
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Canadian Chaplain's Service, Canadian Army
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Awarded on:
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March 28th, 1946
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Action:
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During the eight hours lasting battle of Dieppe in France on August 19, 1942 Captain Foote walked calmly and master concerning across the battlefield to help the wounded soldiers and give them a peaceful and encouraged word. After under his control many wounded had been evacuated, he walked to the hostel lines where he let take him caught. So was able to stand by his soldiers during their captivity throughout the war.
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Details:
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Captain Foote is buried at St.Andrew's Presbyterian Churchyard in Cobourg, Canada.
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