George Pearkes
Major-General George Randolph Pearkes VC CC CB DSO MC CD PC (28 February 1888 – 30 May 1984) was a Canadian politician and soldier. He was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy awarded to British and Imperial forces; and the 20th lieutenant governor of British Columbia.
Major-General The Honourable George Randolph Pearkes | |
|---|---|
| 20th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia | |
| In office 12 October 1960 – 2 July 1968 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governors General | Georges Vanier Roland Michener |
| Premier | W.A.C. Bennett |
| Preceded by | Frank Mackenzie Ross |
| Succeeded by | John Robert Nicholson |
| Minister of National Defence | |
| In office 21 June 1957 – 10 October 1960 | |
| Prime Minister | John Diefenbaker |
| Preceded by | Ralph Campney |
| Succeeded by | Douglas Harkness |
| Member of Parliament for Esquimalt—Saanich | |
| In office 10 August 1953 – 10 October 1960 | |
| Preceded by | Alan Chambers |
| Succeeded by | George Chatterton |
| Member of Parliament for Nanaimo | |
| In office 11 June 1945 – 9 August 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Alan Chambers |
| Succeeded by | Colin Cameron |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 February 1888 Watford, Hertfordshire, England |
| Died | 30 May 1984 (aged 96) Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch/service | Canadian Expeditionary Force Permanent Active Militia Canadian Army |
| Years of service | 1915–1945 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands | Pacific Command Canadian Corps 1st Canadian Infantry Division 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade 13th Military District |
| Battles/wars | First World War
Second World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Companion of the Order of Canada Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches Canadian Forces' Decoration Croix de Guerre (France) Legion of Merit (United States) |
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