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    Major-General George Randolph Pearkes VC CC CB DSO MC CD PC (28 February 1888 – 30 May 1984) was a Canadian politician and soldier. He was a recipient...
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  • Pearkes is both a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include: George Pearkes (1888–1984), Canadian politician and soldier Pearkes Gundry...
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    The Major-General George R. Pearkes Building (often abbreviated as just Pearkes and referred to as '101 Col By') is the principal location of Canada's...
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    CCGS George R. Pearkes is a Martha L. Black-class light icebreaker and buoy support vessel in the Canadian Coast Guard. Named for Victoria Cross-winner...
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  • the country behind the no-conscription policy". In Vancouver, General George Pearkes, commanding officer of the Pacific command, called a press conference...
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    (later designated the Canadian Corps) and was succeeded by Major General George Pearkes. In January 1943, the division was redesignated "1st Canadian Infantry...
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    Middle (former Hastings Junior Secondary) Minnekhada Middle (former George Pearkes Junior Secondary) Pitt River Middle (former Mary Hill Junior Secondary)...
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  • Vancouver Island. Immediately following the meeting, Lieutenant Governor George Pearkes (a future appointee to the order) gave consent to the creation of the...
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    (St. Laurent) 12 Ralph Campney July 1, 1954 June 20, 1957 Liberal 13 George Pearkes June 21, 1957 October 10, 1960 Progressive Conservative 18 (Diefenbaker)...
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  • is given instead. These dates are marked with (res.). June 14, 1968: George Pearkes, 20th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia April 14, 1978: Bob Prittie...
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