Jean Victor Allard
Canadian Chief of the Defence Staff (1966–1969) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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General Jean Victor Allard CC, CBE, GOQ, DSO & Two Bars, ED, CD (12 June 1913 – 23 April 1996) was the first French Canadian to become Chief of the Defence Staff, the highest position in the Canadian Forces, from 1966 to 1969. He was also the first to hold the accompanying rank of general.
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Jean Victor Allard | |
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Born | (1913-06-12)12 June 1913 Sainte-Monique-de-Nicolet, Quebec |
Died | 23 April 1996(1996-04-23) (aged 82) Trois-Rivières, Quebec |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service/ | Canadian Army / Canadian Forces |
Years of service | 1933–1969 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Chief of the Defence Staff Commander, Mobile Command 25th Canadian Infantry Brigade 6th Canadian Infantry Brigade Royal 22e Régiment |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of Canada Commander of the Order of the British Empire[1] Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec Distinguished Service Order & Two Bars |
Other work | Inventor, diplomat, and amateur painter. |
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