Francis Pegahmagabow
Canadian First Nations soldier, politician and activist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Francis Pegahmagabow MM & two bars (/ˌpɛɡəˈmæɡəboʊ/ peg-ə-MAG-ə-boh; March 9, 1891 – August 5, 1952) was an Ojibwe soldier, politician and activist in Canada. He was the most highly decorated Indigenous soldier in Canadian military history and the most effective sniper of the First World War. Three times awarded the Military Medal and seriously wounded, he was an expert marksman and scout, credited with killing 378 Germans and capturing 300 more.[2] Later in life, he served as chief and a councillor for the Wasauksing First Nation, and as an activist and leader in several First Nations organizations. He corresponded with and met other noted aboriginal figures including Fred Loft, Jules Sioui, Andrew Paull and John Tootoosis.
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Francis Pegahmagabow | |
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Nickname(s) | "Peggy"[1] |
Born | (1891-03-09)March 9, 1891 Parry Sound, Ontario |
Died | August 5, 1952(1952-08-05) (aged 61) Parry Sound, Ontario |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service/ | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
Years of service | 1914–1919[1] |
Rank | Warrant Officer |
Battles/wars | First World War |
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