How well do you know the history of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion?

Try our short quiz!

1. When was the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion authorized to be formed?

2. Who was to be the first Commanding Officer of the newly formed 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion before his untimely death?

3. Can you name the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion battle honours?

4. Who was the only Victoria Cross winner in the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion?

5. How many members of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion won the Military Medal?

6. How many members of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion won the Military Cross?

7. How many members of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion won the Distinguished Conduct Medal?

8. What was the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion known for?

9. What battle did only this Canadian unit participate in?

10. When was the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion disbanded?

11. What British Division was the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion a part of?

12. Which of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion's Commanding Officer’s was killed in action?

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