On October 14, 2006, Private Larochelle of the 1st Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group was manning an observation post when it was destroyed by an enemy rocket in Pashmul, Afghanistan. Although he was alone, severely injured, and under sustained enemy fire in his exposed position at the ruined observation post, he aggressively provided covering fire over the otherwise undefended flank of his company’s position. While two members of the personnel were killed and three others were wounded in the initial attack, Private Larochelle’s heroic actions permitted the remainder of the company to defend their battle positions and to successfully fend off the sustained attack of more than 20 insurgents. His valiant conduct saved the lives of many members of his company. youtube.com/watch?v=4r7cDEPa…

Have you guys seen these two letters submitted to the @Legion_Magazine ? #Jess4VC #CAF

Are you familiar with the original British Victoria Cross? #OTD in 1856, Queen Victoria created it to be awarded to military personnel of the British Empire, regardless of rank or social stature, as the highest decoration for military valour. 1/3