Gazette Information: VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36408/supplement/1097. Captain Paul Triquet, Royal 22e Regiment, Canadian Army. On 14th December 1943 during the attack on Casa Berardi, Italy, when all the other officers and half the men of his company had been killed or wounded, Captain Triquet dashed forward and, with the remaining men, broke through the enemy resistance. He then forced his way on with his small force – now reduced to two sergeants and 15 men – into a position on the outskirts of Casa Beradi. They held out against attacks from overwhelming numbers until the remainder of the battalion relieved them next day. Throughout the action Captain Triquet's utter disregard for danger and his cheerful encouragement were an inspiration to his men.
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Gazette Information: VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36408/supplement/1097. Captain Paul Triquet, Royal 22e Regiment, Canadian Army. On 14th December 1943 during the attack on Casa Berardi, Italy, when all the other officers and half the men of his company had been killed or wounded, Captain Triquet dashed forward and, with the remaining men, broke through the enemy resistance. He then forced his way on with his small force – now reduced to two sergeants and 15 men – into a position on the outskirts of Casa Beradi. They held out against attacks from overwhelming numbers until the remainder of the battalion relieved them next day. Throughout the action Captain Triquet's utter disregard for danger and his cheerful encouragement were an inspiration to his men.