Major-General Christopher Vokes was a Canadian Army officer who fought in World War II. Born in Armagh, Ireland, he commanded the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade during the Allied invasion of Sicily. Pr
Brigadier Robert Moncel (left) and Major General Christopher Vokes, 10 April 1945
Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery poses for a group photograph with members of his staff, along with his corps and division commanders, at Walbeck, Germany, 22 March 1945. Pictured standing in the third row, sixth from the right, is Major General Christopher Vokes.
From left to right, Major-General Christoper Vokes, General Harry Crerar, Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery, Lieutenant-General Brian Horrocks, Lieutenant-General Guy Simonds, Major-General Daniel Spry, and Major-General Bruce Matthews, pictured here in early 1945 during Operation Veritable.
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Christopher Vokes
…Major-General Christopher Vokes (13 April 1904 – 27 March 1985) was a Canadian Army officer who fought in World War II. Born in Armagh, Ireland, he commanded the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade during the Allied invasion of Sicily. Promoted to major-general, Vokes led the 1st Canadian…
The two St Patrick's cathedrals, Armagh
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh (Church of Ireland), in 1832, built on the site of the original church
A view of College Street in 1835, from the Dublin Penny Journal