Jean Baptiste Arthur Brillant | |
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Born | Assemetquagan, (Routhierville), Quebec | 15 March 1890
Died | 10 August 1918 Meharicourt, France | (aged 28)
Buried | Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, Fouilloy |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
Years of service | 1916 - 1918 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | 22nd Battalion, CEF |
Battles / wars | First World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Military Cross |
Jean Baptiste Arthur Brillant VC MC (15 March 1890 – 10 August 1918) was a Canadian 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.