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Alexander Roberts Dunn took part in the Charge of the Light Brigade in 1854. What award was he the first Canadian to receive?
- aThe Victoria CrossCorrect answer
- bThe Stanley Cup
- cThe Order of Canada
- dThe Medal of Bravery
Why?
Dunn was the first Canadian to win the Victoria Cross, for his courage in the Crimean War. The Victoria Cross is the highest honour for bravery in the face of the enemy.
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