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Shankland's Medals

During the First World War, 69 Canadians were awarded the Victoria Cross and among them were Sgt.-Major Frederick Hall, Cpl. Leo Clarke and Lt. Robert Shankland, who lived within one block of each other— an amazing circumstance.
Since the VC was first instituted by Queen Victoria on January 29, 1856, only 14 Manitobans have been awarded [...]

Manitoba Act – Queen Victoria Lord Lisgar

While it may be true that the actual date in the year – the specific date of June 15 was the date when the Province of Manitoba specifically , and legally became a province according to the terms of the :”Manitoba Act”, however May 12 was the prevailing date when the statute was finally given [...]