Francis Pegahmagabow was a legendary Aboriginal soldier who fought in the First World War. He was also considered the “deadliest shot”; Pegahmagabow earned this title, along with many medals, due to his highly-valued skills on the battlefield. One of the most recognizable skills he possessed was his dexterity as a sharpshooter—he was credited with 400 kills on the Western Front. In addition, he was a bold and tenacious soldier. He was not credited much for his bravery, though, despite having survived several injuries and illnesses, and continuing to battle nevertheless. Pegahmagabow was, and continues to be, a great example of persistence. In fact, he was one of the only Canadian soldiers who had fought from the beginning to the very end of