Victoria Cross Recipient| Fred Tilston interview | | Canada | For Valour | 1985

Some fascinating extracts from an interview with Canadian World War Two Veteran Fred Tilston V.C. Who received the Victoria Cross for Gallantry.
First shown: 09/07/1985
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Quote: VT 33587

[@charleslommens173]

As a youngster I wrote him a letter and he very kindly wrote me back.

[@kimchipig]

I'm proud to be Canadian!

[@jamesd2128]

Ditto ! Major Tilston was one helluva man and a great soldier.

[@andynixon2820]

Churchill said to win the war he wanted American equipment , British officers but most importantly Canadian troops.

[@xanbex8324]

A tough, tough hombre. Modest as all get out! Bravo.

[@Dubsweets]

Tough as nails

[@forret]

Puts things into perspective

[@PaulRudd1941]

"I don't operate that way, I dont ask anyone to do something I wouldn't do myself."
The epitome of being a man right there. A man I would work with. Above and beyond.

[@jackobite68]

this man was a stud Eakes An Squeaks

[@stewartorr8149]

To any Canadians, hypothetically; if England decided to invade Scotland which side would Canada fight on?

[@codydenniss2436]

The French stay diplomatic

[@petrusinvictus3603]

American/Canadia South