Paul Triquet

Brigadier-General

Paul Triquet

Paul Triquet
Born2 April 1910
Cabano, Quebec
Died8 August 1980 (aged 70)
Quebec City, Quebec
Buried
AllegianceCanada
Service / branchCanadian Army
Years of service1927–56
RankBrigadier-General
UnitRoyal 22e Régiment
Battles / warsSecond World War
Awards

Brigadier-General Paul Triquet VC, CD, (April 2, 1910 – August 8, 1980) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Triquet held the rank of captain at the time of his VC award and went on to achieve the rank of brigadier-general.

Triquet was the only Quebecer to be awarded the VC during the Second World War.