Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier

Unit:

Commanding Officer, 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade, 1st Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

September 23rd, 1943

Awarded for:

Operation Husky

"During the hard fought struggle for LEONFORTE 21/22 Jul 43, a company of one of the units under Brigader Vokes' command became completely disorganized as a result of heavy enemy gun and mortar fire, which in addition set the crops in the company position ablaze. Brigadier Vokes was up with the battalion and displaying remarkable coolness and leadership personally reorganized the position with complete disregard for his own safety although under observed enemy fire. The forceful drive and aggressive spirit of Brigadier Vokes was a tremendous inspiration to his men and resulted in the final capture and clearance of the strong enemy positions at LEONFORTE inflicting heavy casualties to the enemy.

Brigadier Vokes has commanded 2 Cdn Inf Bde during the present operations with skill and determination, visiting and encouraging the foremost troops under fire."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Unit:

Commanding Officer, 1st Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

September 21st, 1944

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Unit:

Commanding Officer, 4th Canadian Armoured Division, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

July 5th, 1945

"By his gallant and distinguished service in command of 4 Canadian Armoured Division Maj Gen VOKES has made an effective contribution to the success of the operations in NW Europe.
During the rapid advance through Holland and Germany and the previous operations to clear German territory to the RHINE 4 Cdn Armd Div under aj Gen Vokes command made a most important contribution to the success under conditions most difficult for armour. Due largely to his able and vigorous direcion, the advance and pursuit were pressed to a decisive conclusion in spite of very great physical difficulties.
Throughout the campaign both in NW Europe and Italy Maj Gen Vokes has established an outstanding record of military achievement by the aggressive and efficient manner in which h has controlled and administered the formation under his command."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Unit:

Commanding Officer, 1st Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

August 2nd, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Unit:

Commanding Officer, 1st Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

April 4th, 1946

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)