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Triquet, Paul

Victoria Cross Recipient

Victoria Cross
spacerTriquet, Paul (1900-1980). Born in Cabano, Quebec, Captain Triquet was serving with the Royal 22nd Regiment (the Van Doos) when, in the summer of 1943, Benito Mussolini was overthrown and the Germans took control of Italy. On December 14th, 1943, Triquet was given the task of seizing the town of Casa Beradi from the 90th German Panzer Division. After destroying the Italian town. For his courage and leadership he was awarded the Victoria Cross.

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