31 July will mark 100 years since the start of the Battle of Passchendaele. Did somebody in your family serve? | HM Armed Forces

Learn about the Canadian soldiers who earned the Victoria Cross during the Battle of Passchendaele #Passchendaele100 The Battle of Passchendaele was one of the most iconic chapters of the entire First World War. Nine Canadians earned the Victoria Cross – our highest award for military valour – during the bitter fighting: Private Tommy Holmes, Captain Christopher O’Kelly, Sergeant George Mullin, Major George Pearkes, Private James Peter Robertson, Corporal Colin Barron, Private Cecil Kinross, Lie

Today, take the time to reflect on the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers during the Battle of Passchendaele 100 years ago. #Passchendaele100 More information: http://ow.ly/QMVR30gsTi6 Transcript: http://ow.ly/bJp930gsWwc | Canada Remembers