3 June 1917 (aged 41) Vimy Ridge, near Lens, France
Buried
La Chaudière Military Cemetery, Vimy
Allegiance
Canada
Service/branch
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Years of service
1916 - 1917
Rank
Private
Unit
50th Battalion, CEF
Battles/wars
World War I
Western Front
Nivelle Offensive
Battle of Arras
Battle of Vimy Ridge †
Awards
Victoria Cross
John George PattisonVC (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.
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