Brigadier-General Paul Triquet | |
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 Paul Triquet | |
| Born | 2 April 1910 Cabano, Quebec |
| Died | 8 August 1980 (aged 70) Quebec City, Quebec |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service/ | Canadian Army |
| Years of service | 1927–56 |
| Rank | Brigadier-General |
| Unit | Royal 22e Régiment |
| Battles/wars | Second 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.