Christopher O'Kelly

Christopher Patrick John O'Kelly
Born(1895-11-18)18 November 1895
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died15 November 1922(1922-11-15) (aged 26)
Lac Seul, Ontario, Canada
Allegiance Canada
Service / branchCanadian Expeditionary Force
Years of service1915 - 1922
RankMajor
Unit52nd Battalion (New Ontario), CEF
Battles / warsWorld War I
Awards Victoria Cross
Military Cross

Christopher Patrick John O'Kelly VC MC (18 November 1895 – 15 November 1922) was a Canadian First World War officer and prospector. O'Kelly was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.