World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant in the 43rd Battalion Manitoba Regiment, Canadian Expeditionary Force. At Passchendaele, Belgium, on October 26, 1917, the Germans held a strong front position. Lieutenant Shankland rallied the remnants of his own platoon and men of other companies, took command of the ground in front and inflicted heavy casualties on the retreating enemy. Later he dispersed a counter-attack and then personally communicated to headquarters an accurate and valuable report as to the position on the brigade frontage. He then rejoined his command and carried on until relieved. For extreme courage and leadership, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal. He later achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Shankland was one of three winners of the Victoria Cross in the First World War whose homes were on Pine Street in Winnipeg. The other two were Leo Clarke (MEMORIAL #9764606) and Frederick Hall (MEMORIAL #8043085). Pine Street has since been renamed Valour Road in honour of the three men, and reflecting the inscription on the Victoria Cross, "For Valour".
Shankland was one of three winners of the Victoria Cross in the First World War whose homes were on Pine Street in Winnipeg. The other two were Leo Clarke (MEMORIAL #9764606) and Frederick Hall (MEMORIAL #8043085). Pine Street has since been renamed Valour Road in honour of the three men, and reflecting the inscription on the Victoria Cross, "For Valour".
World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant in the 43rd Battalion Manitoba Regiment, Canadian Expeditionary Force. At Passchendaele, Belgium, on October 26, 1917, the Germans held a strong front position. Lieutenant Shankland rallied the remnants of his own platoon and men of other companies, took command of the ground in front and inflicted heavy casualties on the retreating enemy. Later he dispersed a counter-attack and then personally communicated to headquarters an accurate and valuable report as to the position on the brigade frontage. He then rejoined his command and carried on until relieved. For extreme courage and leadership, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal. He later achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Shankland was one of three winners of the Victoria Cross in the First World War whose homes were on Pine Street in Winnipeg. The other two were Leo Clarke (MEMORIAL #9764606) and Frederick Hall (MEMORIAL #8043085). Pine Street has since been renamed Valour Road in honour of the three men, and reflecting the inscription on the Victoria Cross, "For Valour".
Shankland was one of three winners of the Victoria Cross in the First World War whose homes were on Pine Street in Winnipeg. The other two were Leo Clarke (MEMORIAL #9764606) and Frederick Hall (MEMORIAL #8043085). Pine Street has since been renamed Valour Road in honour of the three men, and reflecting the inscription on the Victoria Cross, "For Valour".
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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