Lt. Frank Alexander De Pass, VC
Our Shared Sacrifice: The BriefsEpisode 61 min 26 sEN
About this episode
This short AI-assisted video honours Frank de Pass, a Canadian officer awarded the Victoria Cross for extraordinary bravery at the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915. Despite overwhelming fire, he repeatedly rescued wounded comrades, sacrificing his life in the process.
This video was researched and created by Daniyal Elahi, with contributions by Harris Elahi, as part of the Our Shared Sacrifice educational project.
AI technology was used for visual reconstruction and narration to support historical storytelling.
We remember courage, service, and sacrifice — and the responsibility to keep these stories alive.
Episodes in this series
Our Shared Sacrifice: The Briefs · 6 of 9 episodes · English
Episode 1
Our Shared Sacrifice: The Legacy of Canada and British India in the First World War
This 20-minute AI-assisted documentary explores the shared wartime experience of Canada and the soldiers of the British Indian Empire—from present-day Pakistan and India—whose contributions…
Episode 2
Private Hasan Amat
This short AI-assisted video examines the service of Private Hasan Amat, a soldier of the 1st Battalion (Western Ontario Regiment), Canadian Expeditionary Force, killed…
Episode 3
Lance Corporal Frederick Fisher, VC
This short AI-assisted video honours Frederick William Fisher, a Canadian soldier awarded the Victoria Cross for exceptional bravery at the Second Battle of Ypres…
Episode 4
Battle of Hill 70
This short AI-assisted video examines the Battle of Hill 70, fought 15 to 25 August 1917 near Lens, France. Hill 70 was the first…
Episode 5
The Battle of Neuve Chapelle
The Battle of Neuve Chapelle, fought in March 1915, marked Canada’s first major engagement on the Western Front during the First World War. Canadian…
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Lt. Frank Alexander De Pass, VC
This short AI-assisted video honours Frank de Pass, a Canadian officer awarded the Victoria Cross for extraordinary bravery at the Second Battle of Ypres…
Episode 7
Khudadad Khan, VC
This AI-assisted educational video examines the extraordinary actions of Khudadad Khan, the first soldier from the British Indian Army to be awarded the Victoria…
Episode 8
Sergeant Frederick Hobson VC
This short AI-assisted video examines the service of Sergeant Frederick Hobson VC, a soldier of the 20th Battalion (Central Ontario Regiment), Canadian Expeditionary Force,…
Episode 9
Creeping Barrage
This short AI-assisted video examines the creeping barrage used during the Battle of Hill 70, fought from 15 to 25 August 1917. Ten days…
