Captain Christopher Patrick John O'Kelly, VC

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Regimental No: N/A
Christopher Patrick John O'Kelly was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 18, 1895 and was a student before the war. Christopher joined the 144th Bn at Winnipeg on February 26, 1916 prior to being transfered to the 52nd Bn.

Died: N/A

Awards:
MC 26 September 1917

VC 11 January 1918

The Official Victoria Cross Portrait of
Captain Christopher Patrick John O'Kelly, VC (Photo from the National Archives of Canada, Copy from the Private Collection of George Romick).

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Captain Christopher Patrick John O'Kelly, VC (National Archives Photo, Copy From the Private Collection of George Romick).

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Captain Christopher Patrick John O'Kelly, VC (National Archives Photo, Copy From the Private Collection of George Romick).

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Captain Christopher Patrick John O'Kelly, VC (on the right) Talking to Two Soldiers (National Archives Photo, Copy From the Private Collection of George Romick).

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