John George Pattison | |
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| Born | 8 September 1875 Woolwich, London |
| Died | 3 June 1917 (aged 41) Vimy Ridge, near Lens, France |
| Buried | La Chaudière Military Cemetery, Vimy |
| Allegiance |  Canada |
| Service | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
| Years of service | 1916 - 1917 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 50th Battalion, CEF |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
John George Pattison VC (8 September 1875 – 3 June 1917) was a Canadian soldier. Pattison was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for valour in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Pattison was born in London, England and emigrated to Canada. He and his family (wife and four children) settled in Calgary where he found a job with the Calgary Gas Company. He was killed in fighting during the Battle of Vimy Ridge the same year he won the VC.