Francis Pegahmagabow Canadian Soldier

[andrew pugh]

Good Evening to you all.

I have just been looking at a picture of a Canadian Indian soldier Francis Pegahmagabow on Wilipedia and it shows a rather large medal worn on his tunic, does anybody know what it is, it looks heavy.

Regards

Andy

[RNCVR]

Its possibly the Indian Chiefs medal -

examples here -  https://recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/home/record?app=fonandcol&IdNumber=2851185

[andrew pugh]

Hi

Thank you for your reply. What a character, no wonder the Germans feared the Canadian soldiers. Once again thank you.

Kind regards

Andy 

[RNCVR]

@andrew pugh

Definitely an Indian Chiefs medal, QV type, possibly awarded to his father or perhaps grandfather.

Edited 22 August , 2023 by RNCVR

[RNCVR]

In April 1919, Pegahmagabow invalided to Canada, having served for nearly the entire war. Afterward, he joined the Algonquin Regiment in the non-permanent active militia and, following in the steps of his father and grandfather, became chief of the Parry Island Band (now Wasauksing First Nation) and later a councilor. A member of Canada's Indian Hall of Fame, Pegahmagabow died on the reserve in 1952.

[Loopgraaf]

Maybe not the right topic. But in 2017, when i visit the museum Passchendaele at Zonnebeke, I saw 2 grand grandchildren from the warhero. Look the detail in the background. Here they gave an interview for tv program or documentary.