Francis Pegahmagabow (/ ˌpɛɡəˈmæɡəboʊ / peg-ə-MAG-ə-boh; March 9, 1891 – August 5, 1952) was an Ojibwe soldier, politician and activist in Canada. He was the most highly decorated …

Feb 4, 2008 · Francis Pegahmagabow is remembered for his First World War military service and for his participation in Indigenous rights movements. During the Great War (First World War), …

Apr 25, 2017 · By the 1950s, Pegahmagabow's war injuries are catching up to him. His lungs are so weakened from gas exposure that he sleeps sitting upright to keep them from filling with fluid.

Mar 20, 2017 · Francis first signed up to join the Canadian Army at the beginning of World War One, and he served right through to the end in 1918. Of the more than 600,000 Canadian …

Pegahmagabow demonstrated exceptional bravery during World War I, volunteering for service despite being exempt as a First Nations member. He served with the Twenty-Third Regiment …

Sep 18, 2021 · Francis Pegahmagabow became the deadliest sniper in the war, racking up 378 confirmed kills. He also worked as a scout, dodging artillery fire to carry messages to the front …

Francis Pegahmagabow was a highly-effective sniper and scout in the First World War, and his military service and passionate advocacy for Indigenous rights continue to be an inspiration to …

Francis Pegahmagabow was one of the most highly decorated Indigenous soldiers of the First World War. An Ojibwa from the Parry Island Band (now Wasauksing First Nation) in Ontario, …

Oct 13, 2019 · Francis Pegahmagabow fought throughout the entirety of World War 1, and proved time and time again his bravery and skill on the battlefield. Hid contributions to the Battle of …

Jul 5, 2025 · As soon as war was declared, Peggy, as he was known to his comrades, volunteered and joined the 23rd Regiment (Northern Pioneers). Within six months of enlisting, …