American Rifleman article on Canada's Indian Snipers in the Great War

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Google Francis Pegahmagabo Cree Sniper from Parry Island reservation Parry Sound Ontario, a true Canadian Hero, 378 confirmed kills. Treated like dirt by British officers, these first nations fighters were volunteers and weren't even classed as Canadian citizens during the Great War. I read his military record on the Canadian Expeditionary Service records held in the Canadian archives, during rest periods from the front lines he would be assigned latrine duty while others rested. He was affectionately known as Peggy by his comrades in arms but totally mistreated by officers , wouldn't blame him if he dispatched a few at the front , I'm sure it most likely occurred during the war. there is an excellent Bronze statue to this Canadian war Hero in Parry Sound, check it out, he was recommended for medals but received no special honors, sad.

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