SettingsCanadian generals
Alexander Duncan McRae
Alexander Duncan McRae, C.B., (November 17, 1874 in Glencoe, Ontario – June 26, 1946, Ottawa, Ontario) was a successful businessman, a Major General in the Canadian Army in First World War, a Me...
Alexander Duncan McRae, C.B., (November 17, 1874 in Glencoe, Ontario – June 26, 1946, Ottawa, Ontario) was a successful businessman, a Major General in the Canadian Army in First World War, a Me...
Andrew Leslie
Lieutenant-General Andrew Brooke Leslie, CMM, MSC, MSM, CD is the Chief of Transformation of the Canadian Forces, and a former Chief of the Land Staff.
Lieutenant-General Andrew Brooke Leslie, CMM, MSC, MSM, CD is the Chief of Transformation of the Canadian Forces, and a former Chief of the Land Staff.
Andrew McNaughton
General Andrew George Latta McNaughton, CH, CB, CMG, DSO, CD, PC was a Canadian army officer, politician and diplomat.
General Andrew George Latta McNaughton, CH, CB, CMG, DSO, CD, PC was a Canadian army officer, politician and diplomat.
Anthony Stack
Brigadier General Anthony Stack CD is currently a Brigadier General in service of the Canadian Forces.
Brigadier General Anthony Stack CD is currently a Brigadier General in service of the Canadian Forces.
Archibald Cameron Macdonell
Lieutenant General Sir Archibald Cameron Macdonell, KCB, CMG, DSO (6 October 1864 – 23 December 1941) was a Canadian police officer and soldier.
Lieutenant General Sir Archibald Cameron Macdonell, KCB, CMG, DSO (6 October 1864 – 23 December 1941) was a Canadian police officer and soldier.
Archibald Hayes Macdonell
Archibald Hayes Macdonell, C.M.G., D.S.O. (February 6, 1868 – November 12, 1939) was a Canadian soldier and politician.
Archibald Hayes Macdonell, C.M.G., D.S.O. (February 6, 1868 – November 12, 1939) was a Canadian soldier and politician.
Arthur Currie
Sir Arthur William Currie GCMG, KCB, was a Canadian general during World War I. He had the unique distinction of starting his military career on the very bottom rung as a pre-war militia gunner ...
Sir Arthur William Currie GCMG, KCB, was a Canadian general during World War I. He had the unique distinction of starting his military career on the very bottom rung as a pre-war militia gunner ...
Arthur Edward Grassett
Lieutenant-General Sir Arthur Edward Grassett KBE CB DSO MC was a Canadian born and educated soldier who served with the British Army in Canada, England, India and China.
Lieutenant-General Sir Arthur Edward Grassett KBE CB DSO MC was a Canadian born and educated soldier who served with the British Army in Canada, England, India and China.
Arthur Edward Potts
Arthur Edward Potts CBE, ED (24-10-1890, Northumberland, United Kingdom-September 1983, Kingston, Ontario, Canada) was a Canadian General officer, active in World War II.
Arthur Edward Potts CBE, ED (24-10-1890, Northumberland, United Kingdom-September 1983, Kingston, Ontario, Canada) was a Canadian General officer, active in World War II.
Arthur Victor Seymour Williams
General Arthur Victor Seymour Williams, was a Canadian general in the First World War and later the Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police.
General Arthur Victor Seymour Williams, was a Canadian general in the First World War and later the Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police.
Bert Hoffmeister
Major General Bertram Meryl (Bert) Hoffmeister, OC, CB, CBE, DSO and Bar, ED (15 May 1907 – 4 December 1999) was a Canadian Army officer, businessman, and conservationist.
Major General Bertram Meryl (Bert) Hoffmeister, OC, CB, CBE, DSO and Bar, ED (15 May 1907 – 4 December 1999) was a Canadian Army officer, businessman, and conservationist.
Bob Ringma
MGen Robert "Bob" Ringma (born 30 June 1928) was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1993 to 1997.
MGen Robert "Bob" Ringma (born 30 June 1928) was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1993 to 1997.
Bruce Matthews (Canadian Army officer)
Major General Albert Bruce Matthews, (August 12, 1909 – September 12, 1991) was a Canadian businessman and militia artillery officer in the 1930s.
Major General Albert Bruce Matthews, (August 12, 1909 – September 12, 1991) was a Canadian businessman and militia artillery officer in the 1930s.
Charles Basil Price
Charles Basil Price ("C.B." or "Basil") (12 December 1890 – 15 February 1975) was a Canadian Army soldier.
Charles Basil Price ("C.B." or "Basil") (12 December 1890 – 15 February 1975) was a Canadian Army soldier.
Charles Foulkes (Canadian Army general)
Charles Foulkes, CC, CB, CBE, DSO, CD (3 January 1903 – 12 September 1969) was a Canadian soldier, and an officer of The Royal Canadian Regiment.
Charles Foulkes, CC, CB, CBE, DSO, CD (3 January 1903 – 12 September 1969) was a Canadian soldier, and an officer of The Royal Canadian Regiment.
Charles Francis Constantine
Major-General Charles Francis Constantine, CB, DSO, was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1883.
Major-General Charles Francis Constantine, CB, DSO, was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1883.
Charles Frederick Carson
Brigadier-General Sir Charles Frederick Carson CBE, MC was a Canadian born and educated soldier who served with the British Army in Canada, India and Persia-Iraq.
Brigadier-General Sir Charles Frederick Carson CBE, MC was a Canadian born and educated soldier who served with the British Army in Canada, India and Persia-Iraq.
Charles H. Belzile
Lieutenant-General Charles H. Belzile, CM, CMM, CD (born March 12, 1933) was a Canadian soldier and a former head of the Canadian Army.
Lieutenant-General Charles H. Belzile, CM, CMM, CD (born March 12, 1933) was a Canadian soldier and a former head of the Canadian Army.
Charles Loewen
General Sir Charles Falkland Loewen GCB, KBE, DSO (1900–1986) was a Canadian born and educated soldier who became Adjutant-General to the Forces in the United Kingdom.
General Sir Charles Falkland Loewen GCB, KBE, DSO (1900–1986) was a Canadian born and educated soldier who became Adjutant-General to the Forces in the United Kingdom.
Charles Ramsay Stirling Stein
Major General Charles Ramsay Stirling Stein (born 1897, date of death unknown) was a Canadian Army officer who commanded the 5th Canadian (Armoured) Division during World War II.
Major General Charles Ramsay Stirling Stein (born 1897, date of death unknown) was a Canadian Army officer who commanded the 5th Canadian (Armoured) Division during World War II.
Christopher Vokes
Major General Christopher Vokes (13 April 1904 – 27 March 1985) was a Canadian soldier.
Major General Christopher Vokes (13 April 1904 – 27 March 1985) was a Canadian soldier.
Colin John Mackenzie
Major-General Sir Colin John Mackenzie, KCB (26 November 1861–7 July 1956) was a British soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Army, from 1910 until 1913.
Major-General Sir Colin John Mackenzie, KCB (26 November 1861–7 July 1956) was a British soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Army, from 1910 until 1913.
Daniel Spry
Major-General Daniel Charles Spry, CBE, DSO, CD, was the Canadian commander of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division during Operation Veritable in World War II. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, o...
Major-General Daniel Charles Spry, CBE, DSO, CD, was the Canadian commander of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division during Operation Veritable in World War II. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, o...
David Fraser (soldier)
David Fraser is a major-general of the Canadian Forces.
David Fraser is a major-general of the Canadian Forces.
David Watson (general)
Major General Sir David Watson KCB, CMG (7 February 1869 – 19 February 1922) was a Canadian journalist, newspaper owner, and general.
Major General Sir David Watson KCB, CMG (7 February 1869 – 19 February 1922) was a Canadian journalist, newspaper owner, and general.
Denis Whitaker
Brigadier-General William Denis Whitaker, (February 27, 1915 – May 30, 2001) was a Canadian soldier, business man, and author.
Brigadier-General William Denis Whitaker, (February 27, 1915 – May 30, 2001) was a Canadian soldier, business man, and author.
Desmond Smith (Canadian general)
James Desmond Blaise Smith CBE, DSO, CD was a Canadian general active in World War II in both the Italy and Netherlands campaigns.
James Desmond Blaise Smith CBE, DSO, CD was a Canadian general active in World War II in both the Italy and Netherlands campaigns.
Dollard Ménard
Brigadier General Dollard Ménard, (7 March 1913 – 14 January 1997) was a Canadian general who, as a lieutenant colonel, was wounded five times during the Dieppe Raid in 1942 while leading...
Brigadier General Dollard Ménard, (7 March 1913 – 14 January 1997) was a Canadian general who, as a lieutenant colonel, was wounded five times during the Dieppe Raid in 1942 while leading...
Don C. Laubman
Lieutenant General Donald Currie Laubman, AOE, DFC & Bar, began his military career in December 1939.
Lieutenant General Donald Currie Laubman, AOE, DFC & Bar, began his military career in December 1939.
Donald Agnew
Brigadier-General Donald Robert Agnew, CB, CBE, CD, ADC was a Canadian General and educator.
Brigadier-General Donald Robert Agnew, CB, CBE, CD, ADC was a Canadian General and educator.
Donald Alexander Macdonald (general)
Sir Donald Alexander Macdonald, CMG, ISO (October 31, 1845 – May 4, 1920) was a Canadian militia and army officer.
Sir Donald Alexander Macdonald, CMG, ISO (October 31, 1845 – May 4, 1920) was a Canadian militia and army officer.
Donald Hogarth
Donald McDonald Hogarth (June 15, 1879 – June 27, 1950) was an Ontario politician and mining financier.
Donald McDonald Hogarth (June 15, 1879 – June 27, 1950) was an Ontario politician and mining financier.
Douglas Cochrane, 12th Earl of Dundonald
Lieutenant-General Douglas Mackinnon Baillie Hamilton Cochrane, 12th Earl of Dundonald KCB KCVO (29 October 1852–12 April 1935) was a Scottish representative peer and a British Army general.
Lieutenant-General Douglas Mackinnon Baillie Hamilton Cochrane, 12th Earl of Dundonald KCB KCVO (29 October 1852–12 April 1935) was a Scottish representative peer and a British Army general.
Douglas Gordon Cunningham
Brigadier General Douglas Gordon Cunningham CBE DSO ED QC was born in Kingston, Ontario.
Brigadier General Douglas Gordon Cunningham CBE DSO ED QC was born in Kingston, Ontario.
E. L. M. Burns
Eedson Louis Millard "Tommy" Burns, was a Canadian Army Lieutenant General and diplomat.
Eedson Louis Millard "Tommy" Burns, was a Canadian Army Lieutenant General and diplomat.
Edward Amy
Brigadier-General Edward Alfred Charles "Ned" Amy, DSO, CD was one of Canada's most decorated soldiers.
Brigadier-General Edward Alfred Charles "Ned" Amy, DSO, CD was one of Canada's most decorated soldiers.
Edward Chester Plow
Edward Chester Plow, was a Canadian soldier and the 21st Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.
Edward Chester Plow, was a Canadian soldier and the 21st Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.
Edward Selby Smyth
General Sir Edward Selby Smyth, KCMG (31 March 1819 – 22 September 1896) was a British General.
General Sir Edward Selby Smyth, KCMG (31 March 1819 – 22 September 1896) was a British General.
Edward Whipple Bancroft Morrison
Sir Edward Whipple Bancroft Morrison, KCMG (6 July 1867 – 28 May 1925) was a Canadian journalist and Major General in the Canadian Army during World War I.
Sir Edward Whipple Bancroft Morrison, KCMG (6 July 1867 – 28 May 1925) was a Canadian journalist and Major General in the Canadian Army during World War I.
Edwin Alderson
Lieutenant General Sir Edwin Alfred Hervey Alderson KCB was a senior British Army officer who served in several campaigns of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Lieutenant General Sir Edwin Alfred Hervey Alderson KCB was a senior British Army officer who served in several campaigns of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Ernest Alexander Cruikshank
Ernest Alexander "E. A." Cruikshank FRSC (29 June 1853 - 23 June 1939), was a Canadian Brigadier General, a historian who specialized in military history and the first Chairman of the Historic S...
Ernest Alexander "E. A." Cruikshank FRSC (29 June 1853 - 23 June 1939), was a Canadian Brigadier General, a historian who specialized in military history and the first Chairman of the Historic S...
Ernest Charles Ashton
Lieutenant-General Ernest Charles Ashton CB CMG VD was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Army from 1935 until 21 November 1938.
Lieutenant-General Ernest Charles Ashton CB CMG VD was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Army from 1935 until 21 November 1938.
Ernest William Sansom
Ernest William Sansom, C.B., D.S.O. (December 18, 1890 – October 18, 1982) was a Canadian Lieutenant-General who was the 3rd ranking commander of Canadian troops in Europe in 1944 du...
Ernest William Sansom, C.B., D.S.O. (December 18, 1890 – October 18, 1982) was a Canadian Lieutenant-General who was the 3rd ranking commander of Canadian troops in Europe in 1944 du...
F. F. Worthington
Major-General Frederic Franklin Worthington, MC, MM, CD (September 17, 1889 – December 8, 1967), nicknamed "Worthy" and "Fighting Frank", is considered the father of the Royal Canadian Arm...
Major-General Frederic Franklin Worthington, MC, MM, CD (September 17, 1889 – December 8, 1967), nicknamed "Worthy" and "Fighting Frank", is considered the father of the Royal Canadian Arm...
François-Louis Lessard
François-Louis Lessard (December 9, 1860 – August 7, 1927) was a Canadian general.
François-Louis Lessard (December 9, 1860 – August 7, 1927) was a Canadian general.
Frederick Dobson Middleton
General Sir Frederick Dobson Middleton KCMG, CB (4 November 1825 – 25 January 1898) was a British general noted for his service throughout the Empire and particularly in the North-West Reb...
General Sir Frederick Dobson Middleton KCMG, CB (4 November 1825 – 25 January 1898) was a British general noted for his service throughout the Empire and particularly in the North-West Reb...
Frederick Loomis
Sir Frederick Oscar Warren Loomis (1870-1937) enlisted as a private in the Canadian Militia in 1886 and served there until retiring in 1919.
Sir Frederick Oscar Warren Loomis (1870-1937) enlisted as a private in the Canadian Militia in 1886 and served there until retiring in 1919.
Garnet Hughes
Major General Garnet Burk Hughes CB, DSO, (April 22, 1880 - April 13, 1937) was a Canadian military officer during the First World War.
Major General Garnet Burk Hughes CB, DSO, (April 22, 1880 - April 13, 1937) was a Canadian military officer during the First World War.
General (Canada)
The military rank of General in Canada is typically held by only one officer whose position is Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) and the senior uniformed officer of the Canadian Forces.
The military rank of General in Canada is typically held by only one officer whose position is Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) and the senior uniformed officer of the Canadian Forces.
Geoffrey Walsh
Lieutenant-General Geoffrey Walsh CBE, DSO, CD (19 August 1909 – 3 April 1999) was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Army from 1961 until Unificat...
Lieutenant-General Geoffrey Walsh CBE, DSO, CD (19 August 1909 – 3 April 1999) was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Army from 1961 until Unificat...
George Gray Bell
George Gray Bell, OC, MBE, CD (May 24, 1920 – October 15, 2000) was a Canadian soldier, civil servant, and academic.
George Gray Bell, OC, MBE, CD (May 24, 1920 – October 15, 2000) was a Canadian soldier, civil servant, and academic.
George Macaulay Kirkpatrick
General Sir George Macaulay Kirkpatrick KCMG was a Canadian born and educated soldier who served with the British Army in South Africa, Canada, India, Australia, and China.
General Sir George Macaulay Kirkpatrick KCMG was a Canadian born and educated soldier who served with the British Army in South Africa, Canada, India, Australia, and China.
George Norton Cory
General Sir George Norton Cory KBE, CB, DSO was a Canadian born and educated soldier who served with the British Army in India, South Africa and Canada and during the Boer War, World War I and ...
General Sir George Norton Cory KBE, CB, DSO was a Canadian born and educated soldier who served with the British Army in India, South Africa and Canada and during the Boer War, World War I and ...
George Pearkes
Major General George Randolph Pearkes, VC, PC, CC, CB, DSO, MC, CD was a Canadian politician; soldier; recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy t...
Major General George Randolph Pearkes, VC, PC, CC, CB, DSO, MC, CD was a Canadian politician; soldier; recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy t...
Georges Vanier
Major-General Georges-Philéas Vanier (April 23, 1888 March 5, 1967) was a Canadian soldier and diplomat who served as Governor General of Canada, the 19th since Canadian Confederation.
Major-General Georges-Philéas Vanier (April 23, 1888 March 5, 1967) was a Canadian soldier and diplomat who served as Governor General of Canada, the 19th since Canadian Confederation.
Gilles Turcot
Lieutenant-General Gilles-Antoine Turcot CM CMM CD was the Commander, Mobile Command of the Canadian Forces.
Lieutenant-General Gilles-Antoine Turcot CM CMM CD was the Commander, Mobile Command of the Canadian Forces.
Godfrey D. Rhodes
Brigadier Sir Godfrey D. Rhodes CB, CBE, and DSO was a Canadian born and educated soldier who served with the British Army in Canada, Turkey, Bulgaria, Kenya, Uganda, Persia-Iraq and India.
Brigadier Sir Godfrey D. Rhodes CB, CBE, and DSO was a Canadian born and educated soldier who served with the British Army in Canada, Turkey, Bulgaria, Kenya, Uganda, Persia-Iraq and India.
Gord Reay
Lieutenant General Gordon Reay CMM MBE CD (30 May 1943 – 21 December 2000) was the Chief of the Land Staff of the Canadian Forces.
Lieutenant General Gordon Reay CMM MBE CD (30 May 1943 – 21 December 2000) was the Chief of the Land Staff of the Canadian Forces.
Gordon O'Connor
Gordon James O'Connor, is a retired Brigadier-General, businessman, lobbyist, and current Canadian Member of Parliament and the Minister of State and Chief Government Whip.
Gordon James O'Connor, is a retired Brigadier-General, businessman, lobbyist, and current Canadian Member of Parliament and the Minister of State and Chief Government Whip.
Guy Laroche (Brigadier General)
J.R.M.G. (Guy) Laroche is a Brigadier-General in the Canadian Forces.
J.R.M.G. (Guy) Laroche is a Brigadier-General in the Canadian Forces.
Guy Simonds
Lieutenant General Guy Granville Simonds, CC, CB, CBE, DSO, CD (April 23, 1903 – May 15, 1974) was a Canadian Army officer who commanded the II Canadian Corps during World War II. He serve...
Lieutenant General Guy Granville Simonds, CC, CB, CBE, DSO, CD (April 23, 1903 – May 15, 1974) was a Canadian Army officer who commanded the II Canadian Corps during World War II. He serve...
Guy Tousignant
Major-General Guy Tousignant, CMM, CD (born 1941) is a Canadian soldier.
Major-General Guy Tousignant, CMM, CD (born 1941) is a Canadian soldier.
H. L. N. Salmon
Major General Harry Leonard Nowell Salmon MC & Bar (February 9, 1894 - April 29, 1943) was a soldier and officer during the First and Second World Wars.
Major General Harry Leonard Nowell Salmon MC & Bar (February 9, 1894 - April 29, 1943) was a soldier and officer during the First and Second World Wars.
Hardy N. Ganong
Major-General Hardy Nelson Ganong CBE, EDV (Apr 18, 1890 - February 24, 1963) was a Canadian sportsman and a military commander who served in both World War I and II.
Major-General Hardy Nelson Ganong CBE, EDV (Apr 18, 1890 - February 24, 1963) was a Canadian sportsman and a military commander who served in both World War I and II.
Harry Crerar
Henry Duncan Graham "Harry" Crerar CH, CB, DSO, KStJ, CD, PC (April 28, 1888 – April 1, 1965) was a Canadian general and the country's "leading field commander" in World War II.
Henry Duncan Graham "Harry" Crerar CH, CB, DSO, KStJ, CD, PC (April 28, 1888 – April 1, 1965) was a Canadian general and the country's "leading field commander" in World War II.
Harry Wickwire Foster
Major General Harry Wickwire Foster, CBE, DSO, was a Canadian Army officer who commanded two Canadian army divisions during World War II. He served in both the Pacific and European theatres.
Major General Harry Wickwire Foster, CBE, DSO, was a Canadian Army officer who commanded two Canadian army divisions during World War II. He served in both the Pacific and European theatres.
Henry Grattan Nolan
Henry Grattan Nolan, CBE, MC (May 5, 1893 – July 8, 1957) was a Canadian lawyer and jurist.
Henry Grattan Nolan, CBE, MC (May 5, 1893 – July 8, 1957) was a Canadian lawyer and jurist.
Herb Petras
Major-General (Ret'd) Herb Petras, CMM, CD, began his military career at the age of 16 when he joined the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
Major-General (Ret'd) Herb Petras, CMM, CD, began his military career at the age of 16 when he joined the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
Herbert Cyril Thacker
Major-General Herbert Cyril Thacker, CB CMG DSO (16 September 1870 – 2 June 1953) was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Army from 1927 until 1929.
Major-General Herbert Cyril Thacker, CB CMG DSO (16 September 1870 – 2 June 1953) was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Army from 1927 until 1929.
Howard Graham
Lieutenant General Howard Douglas Graham, (15 July 1898 – 28 September 1986) was a Canadian Army Officer and former Chief of the General Staff.
Lieutenant General Howard Douglas Graham, (15 July 1898 – 28 September 1986) was a Canadian Army Officer and former Chief of the General Staff.
Hugh Havelock McLean
Hugh Havelock McLean (March 3, 1854 – November 22, 1938) was a Canadian soldier, politician, and the 17th Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick from 1928 to 1935.
Hugh Havelock McLean (March 3, 1854 – November 22, 1938) was a Canadian soldier, politician, and the 17th Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick from 1928 to 1935.
Huntly Ketchen
Major General Huntly Douglas Brodie Ketchen, CMG (May 22, 1872 — 1959) was a Canadian soldier and politician.
Major General Huntly Douglas Brodie Ketchen, CMG (May 22, 1872 — 1959) was a Canadian soldier and politician.
J.D.B. Smith
James Desmond Blaise Smith CBE, DSO, CD was a Canadian general active in World War II in both the Italian and Netherlands campaigns.
James Desmond Blaise Smith CBE, DSO, CD was a Canadian general active in World War II in both the Italian and Netherlands campaigns.
Jacques Chouinard
Lieutenant General Jacques Chouinard CMM CD (1 October 1922 - 28 July 2008) was the Commander, Mobile Command of the Canadian Forces.
Lieutenant General Jacques Chouinard CMM CD (1 October 1922 - 28 July 2008) was the Commander, Mobile Command of the Canadian Forces.
Jacques Dextraze
General Jacques Alfred Dextraze CC, CMM, CBE, DSO & Bar, KStJ, CD was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the Defence Staff from 1972–1977.
General Jacques Alfred Dextraze CC, CMM, CBE, DSO & Bar, KStJ, CD was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the Defence Staff from 1972–1977.
James Howden MacBrien
Major-General Sir James Howden MacBrien, KCB, CMG, DSO, CStJ (30 June 1878 – 5 March 1938) was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Militia (renamed ...
Major-General Sir James Howden MacBrien, KCB, CMG, DSO, CStJ (30 June 1878 – 5 March 1938) was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Militia (renamed ...
James Mason (Canadian politician)
James Mason was a Canadian banker, Senator and military officer.
James Mason was a Canadian banker, Senator and military officer.
James Sutherland Brown
James "Buster" Sutherland Brown (June 28, 1881 – April 14, 1951) was a Canadian military officer best known for drafting a contingency war plan in 1921 to invade and occupy several American bord...
James "Buster" Sutherland Brown (June 28, 1881 – April 14, 1951) was a Canadian military officer best known for drafting a contingency war plan in 1921 to invade and occupy several American bord...
Jean Boyle
General Joseph Édouard Jean Boyle, CMM, CD (born November 23, 1947) is a former Canadian Chief of Defence Staff.
General Joseph Édouard Jean Boyle, CMM, CD (born November 23, 1947) is a former Canadian Chief of Defence Staff.
Jean Jacques Paradis
Lieutenant General Jean Jacques Paradis CMM CD (7 November 1928 - 31 August 2007) was the Commander, Mobile Command of the Canadian Forces.
Lieutenant General Jean Jacques Paradis CMM CD (7 November 1928 - 31 August 2007) was the Commander, Mobile Command of the Canadian Forces.
Jean Victor Allard
Jean Victor Allard, was the first French-Canadian to become Chief of the Defence Staff, the highest position in the Canadian Forces, from 1966–1969.
Jean Victor Allard, was the first French-Canadian to become Chief of the Defence Staff, the highest position in the Canadian Forces, from 1966–1969.
Jerry S.T. Pitzul
Major-General Jerry S.T. Pitzul, CMM, CD, QC, was the Judge-Advocate-General for the Canadian Forces at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario from 1998 to 2006.
Major-General Jerry S.T. Pitzul, CMM, CD, QC, was the Judge-Advocate-General for the Canadian Forces at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario from 1998 to 2006.
Jim Fox (Canadian Army officer)
Lieutenant General James A. Fox CMM CD was the Commander, Force Mobile Command of the Canadian Forces.
Lieutenant General James A. Fox CMM CD was the Commander, Force Mobile Command of the Canadian Forces.
Jim Gervais
Lieutenant-General J. C. "Jim" Gervais CMM, CD was the Commander, Mobile Command of the Canadian Forces.
Lieutenant-General J. C. "Jim" Gervais CMM, CD was the Commander, Mobile Command of the Canadian Forces.
John Adams (Major General)
John Adams is the current Chief of the Communications Security Establishment Canada and Associate Deputy Minister of National Defence.
John Adams is the current Chief of the Communications Security Establishment Canada and Associate Deputy Minister of National Defence.
John Carl Murchie
Lieutenant-General John Carl Murchie (June 7, 1895 – March 5, 1966) was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Army from December 27, 1943 until Augus...
Lieutenant-General John Carl Murchie (June 7, 1895 – March 5, 1966) was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Army from December 27, 1943 until Augus...
John de Chastelain
Alfred John Gardyne Drummond de Chastelain (born July 30, 1937) is a retired Canadian soldier and diplomat who heads the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning.
Alfred John Gardyne Drummond de Chastelain (born July 30, 1937) is a retired Canadian soldier and diplomat who heads the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning.
John Hamilton Roberts
John Hamilton "Ham" Roberts CB, DSO, MC was a Canadian artillery officer and major general.
John Hamilton "Ham" Roberts CB, DSO, MC was a Canadian artillery officer and major general.
John Richardson (Canadian MP)
BGen John Alexander "Jack" Richardson (1 December 1932 – 2 June 2010) was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1993 to 2002.
BGen John Alexander "Jack" Richardson (1 December 1932 – 2 June 2010) was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1993 to 2002.
John Smith Stewart
John Smith Stewart, C.M.G., D.S.O., Croix de guerre, D.D.S. (May 18, 1878 – August 14, 1970) served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1911 to 1925 and as a Member of...
John Smith Stewart, C.M.G., D.S.O., Croix de guerre, D.D.S. (May 18, 1878 – August 14, 1970) served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1911 to 1925 and as a Member of...
Ken Watkin
Brigadier General Kenneth "Ken" Watkin, OMM, CD, QC was Judge Advocate General of the Canadian Forces from 2006 to 2010.
Brigadier General Kenneth "Ken" Watkin, OMM, CD, QC was Judge Advocate General of the Canadian Forces from 2006 to 2010.
Kenneth Stuart
Lieutenant-General Kenneth Stuart (September 9, 1891 – November 3, 1945) CB DSO MC was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Army from 24 December 194...
Lieutenant-General Kenneth Stuart (September 9, 1891 – November 3, 1945) CB DSO MC was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Army from 24 December 194...
Kent Foster
Lieutenant-General Kent R. Foster, CMM, CD was the Commander, Force Mobile Command of the Canadian Forces.
Lieutenant-General Kent R. Foster, CMM, CD was the Commander, Force Mobile Command of the Canadian Forces.
Lewis MacKenzie
Major-General Lewis Wharton MacKenzie, UE, CM, CMM, MSC, O.Ont, CD (born April 30, 1940) is a retired Canadian general, author and media commentator.
Major-General Lewis Wharton MacKenzie, UE, CM, CMM, MSC, O.Ont, CD (born April 30, 1940) is a retired Canadian general, author and media commentator.
Louis Lipsett
Major General Louis James Lipsett CB, CMG (14 June 1874 – 14 October 1918), was a senior officer in the British Army and Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War.
Major General Louis James Lipsett CB, CMG (14 June 1874 – 14 October 1918), was a senior officer in the British Army and Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War.
Léo Richer Laflèche
Léo Richer La Flèche, PC, DSO (April 16, 1888 – March 7, 1956) was a Canadian general, civil servant, diplomat, and politician.
Léo Richer La Flèche, PC, DSO (April 16, 1888 – March 7, 1956) was a Canadian general, civil servant, diplomat, and politician.
Malcolm Mercer
Major-General Malcolm Smith Mercer, CB (17 September 1859 – 3 June 1916) was a Canadian general, barrister and art patron who practiced law in Toronto and led the 3rd Canadian Division dur...
Major-General Malcolm Smith Mercer, CB (17 September 1859 – 3 June 1916) was a Canadian general, barrister and art patron who practiced law in Toronto and led the 3rd Canadian Division dur...
Marc Caron
Lieutenant-General Joseph Henri Paul Marc (Marc) Caron, CMM, MSM, CD (born June 1, 1954) was a Canadian infantry officer and the former Chief of the Land Staff of the Canadian Forces.
Lieutenant-General Joseph Henri Paul Marc (Marc) Caron, CMM, MSM, CD (born June 1, 1954) was a Canadian infantry officer and the former Chief of the Land Staff of the Canadian Forces.
Maurice Arthur Pope
Maurice Arthur Pope, C.B., M.C. (9 August 1889 – 20 September 1978) was a Canadian civil engineer, army officer and diplomat.
Maurice Arthur Pope, C.B., M.C. (9 August 1889 – 20 September 1978) was a Canadian civil engineer, army officer and diplomat.
Maurice Baril
Joseph Gérard Maurice Baril, CMM, MSM, CD is a retired General officer in the Canadian Forces, a Military Advisor to the United Nations Secretary-General & head of the Military Division of the D...
Joseph Gérard Maurice Baril, CMM, MSM, CD is a retired General officer in the Canadian Forces, a Military Advisor to the United Nations Secretary-General & head of the Military Division of the D...
Mike Jeffery (Canadian Army officer)
Lieutenant-General Michael Jeffery CMM CD was the Chief of the Land Staff of the Canadian Forces.
Lieutenant-General Michael Jeffery CMM CD was the Chief of the Land Staff of the Canadian Forces.
Percy Lake
General Sir Percy Henry Noel Lake, KCB, KCMG (29 June 1855-17 November 1940) was a senior commander of the British Indian Army, serving during World War I, and a Canadian soldier.
General Sir Percy Henry Noel Lake, KCB, KCMG (29 June 1855-17 November 1940) was a senior commander of the British Indian Army, serving during World War I, and a Canadian soldier.
Peter Devlin
Lieutenant General Peter John Devlin CMM, MSC, CD is the Chief of the Land Staff in the Canadian Forces.
Lieutenant General Peter John Devlin CMM, MSC, CD is the Chief of the Land Staff in the Canadian Forces.
Philip Geoffrey Twining
General Sir Philip Geoffrey Twining KCMG, Companion of the Order of the Bath, MVO was a Canadian born and educated soldier who served with the British Army in England, Canada, East Africa, India...
General Sir Philip Geoffrey Twining KCMG, Companion of the Order of the Bath, MVO was a Canadian born and educated soldier who served with the British Army in England, Canada, East Africa, India...
Ralph Holley Keefler
Ralph Holley Keefler, CBE DSO ED B.A.Sc. (September 12, 1902 – 1983) was a Canadian soldier and businessman.
Ralph Holley Keefler, CBE DSO ED B.A.Sc. (September 12, 1902 – 1983) was a Canadian soldier and businessman.
Ramsey Muir Withers
Ramsey Muir Withers, CMM, CD is a past Chief of the Defence Staff, the highest ranking position in the Canadian Forces 1980–1983.
Ramsey Muir Withers, CMM, CD is a past Chief of the Defence Staff, the highest ranking position in the Canadian Forces 1980–1983.
Ray Henault
General Raymond Roland Joseph Henault, CMM, MSC, CD was the Chief of the Defence Staff of Canada from June 28, 2001.
General Raymond Roland Joseph Henault, CMM, MSC, CD was the Chief of the Defence Staff of Canada from June 28, 2001.
Raymond Brutinel
Brigadier-General Raymond Brutinel CB CMG DSO (March 6, 1872 - September 21, 1964) was a geologist, journalist, soldier, entrepreneur and a pioneer in the field of mechanized warfare who command...
Brigadier-General Raymond Brutinel CB CMG DSO (March 6, 1872 - September 21, 1964) was a geologist, journalist, soldier, entrepreneur and a pioneer in the field of mechanized warfare who command...
Richard Ernest William Turner
Lieutenant General Sir Richard Ernest William Turner VC, KCB, KCMG, DSO (25 July 1871 – 19 June 1961) was a Canadian army officer during the Boer War and World War I, and a recipient of th...
Lieutenant General Sir Richard Ernest William Turner VC, KCB, KCMG, DSO (25 July 1871 – 19 June 1961) was a Canadian army officer during the Boer War and World War I, and a recipient of th...
Richard Luard
Lieutenant-General Richard George Amherst Luard, CB (29 July 1827 – 24 July 1891) was a British Army officer who became General Officer Commanding the Militia of Canada.
Lieutenant-General Richard George Amherst Luard, CB (29 July 1827 – 24 July 1891) was a British Army officer who became General Officer Commanding the Militia of Canada.
Richard Rohmer
Major-General (Ret'd) Richard Heath Rohmer, OC, CMM, DFC, O.Ont, KStJ, CD, OL, QC, JD, LLD (born in 1924).
Major-General (Ret'd) Richard Heath Rohmer, OC, CMM, DFC, O.Ont, KStJ, CD, OL, QC, JD, LLD (born in 1924).
Rick Hillier
General(Ret.) Rick Hillier, CMM, MSC, CD (born 1955), is the former Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Forces.
General(Ret.) Rick Hillier, CMM, MSC, CD (born 1955), is the former Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Forces.
Robert Moncel
Robert William Moncel, OC, DSO, OBE, CD was a Lieutenant-General of the Canadian Army and former Vice Chief of the Defence Staff.
Robert William Moncel, OC, DSO, OBE, CD was a Lieutenant-General of the Canadian Army and former Vice Chief of the Defence Staff.
Rod Keller
Major General Rodney Frederick Leopold Keller CBE (2 October 1900 – 1954) was a notable Canadian Army officer who rose to divisional-level command in the Second World War.
Major General Rodney Frederick Leopold Keller CBE (2 October 1900 – 1954) was a notable Canadian Army officer who rose to divisional-level command in the Second World War.
Roger Rowley
Major General Roger Rowley, DSO, ED, CD, GCLJ, GOMLJ (12 June 1914 - 14 February 2007) was a Canadian Army officer who was awarded a Distinguished Service Order for his role in liberating Boulo...
Major General Roger Rowley, DSO, ED, CD, GCLJ, GOMLJ (12 June 1914 - 14 February 2007) was a Canadian Army officer who was awarded a Distinguished Service Order for his role in liberating Boulo...
Roméo Dallaire
Lieutenant-General Roméo Antonius Dallaire, (born June 25, 1946 in Denekamp, Netherlands) is a Canadian senator, humanitarian, author and retired general.
Lieutenant-General Roméo Antonius Dallaire, (born June 25, 1946 in Denekamp, Netherlands) is a Canadian senator, humanitarian, author and retired general.
Sam Steele
Major General Sir Samuel Benfield Steele, CB, KCMG, MVO (5 January 1849 – 30 January 1919) was a distinguished Canadian soldier and police official.
Major General Sir Samuel Benfield Steele, CB, KCMG, MVO (5 January 1849 – 30 January 1919) was a distinguished Canadian soldier and police official.
Samuel Findlay Clark
Lieutenant-General Samuel Findlay Clark, (1909 – 1998) CBE, CD was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Army from 1958 until 1961.
Lieutenant-General Samuel Findlay Clark, (1909 – 1998) CBE, CD was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Army from 1958 until 1961.
Sherwood Lett
Sherwood Lett, CBE, DSO, MC, ED, KC, B.A., LL.D, (August 1, 1895 – July 2, 1964) was a Canadian soldier, lawyer, diplomat, and jurist.
Sherwood Lett, CBE, DSO, MC, ED, KC, B.A., LL.D, (August 1, 1895 – July 2, 1964) was a Canadian soldier, lawyer, diplomat, and jurist.
Sydney Chilton Mewburn
Sydney Chilton Mewburn, PC (December 4, 1863 – August 11, 1956) was a Canadian lawyer, soldier, and politician.
Sydney Chilton Mewburn, PC (December 4, 1863 – August 11, 1956) was a Canadian lawyer, soldier, and politician.
Sydney Valpy Radley-Walters
Sydney Valpy Radley-Walters CMM, DSO, MC, CD, (nicknamed "Rad") (born January 11, 1920) was a tank commander in the Canadian Army.
Sydney Valpy Radley-Walters CMM, DSO, MC, CD, (nicknamed "Rad") (born January 11, 1920) was a tank commander in the Canadian Army.
Thomas Victor Anderson
Major-General Thomas Victor Anderson DSO CD (July 4, 1881–1972) was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Army from 21 November 1938 until 6 July 1940.
Major-General Thomas Victor Anderson DSO CD (July 4, 1881–1972) was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Army from 21 November 1938 until 6 July 1940.
Tim Grant
T.J. Grant is a retired Major General of the Canadian Forces.
T.J. Grant is a retired Major General of the Canadian Forces.
Victor Odlum
Victor Wentworth Odlum, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O. (21 October 1880 – 4 April 1971) was a Canadian journalist, soldier, and diplomat.
Victor Wentworth Odlum, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O. (21 October 1880 – 4 April 1971) was a Canadian journalist, soldier, and diplomat.
Walter Natynczyk
General Walter J. Natynczyk, CMM, MSC, CD is the Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Forces.
General Walter J. Natynczyk, CMM, MSC, CD is the Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Forces.
William Anderson (Canadian Army officer)
Lieutenant-General William Alexander Beaumont Anderson OBE CD was the Commander, Mobile Command of the Canadian Forces.
Lieutenant-General William Alexander Beaumont Anderson OBE CD was the Commander, Mobile Command of the Canadian Forces.
William Dillon Otter
General Sir William Dillon Otter KCB, CVO, VD (December 3, 1843 – May 6, 1929) was a professional Canadian soldier who became the first Canadian-born Chief of the General Staff, the head o...
General Sir William Dillon Otter KCB, CVO, VD (December 3, 1843 – May 6, 1929) was a professional Canadian soldier who became the first Canadian-born Chief of the General Staff, the head o...
William Heneker
General Sir William Charles Giffard Heneker KCB KCMG DSO (August, 1867 - May 1939) was a Canadian born and educated soldier who served with the British Army in West Africa, India, and then later...
General Sir William Charles Giffard Heneker KCB KCMG DSO (August, 1867 - May 1939) was a Canadian born and educated soldier who served with the British Army in West Africa, India, and then later...
William Henry Pferinger Elkins
Major General William Henry Pferinger Elkins CB, C.B.E., DSO (1883-1964) was a Canadian soldier.
Major General William Henry Pferinger Elkins CB, C.B.E., DSO (1883-1964) was a Canadian soldier.
William Leach (Canadian Army officer)
Lieutenant-General William Leach CMM CD was the Chief of the Land Staff of the Canadian Forces.
Lieutenant-General William Leach CMM CD was the Chief of the Land Staff of the Canadian Forces.
William Milroy (Canadian Army officer)
Lieutenant General William Alexander Milroy CM DSO CD (25 June 1920 - 20 February 2006) was the Commander, Mobile Command of the Canadian Forces.
Lieutenant General William Alexander Milroy CM DSO CD (25 June 1920 - 20 February 2006) was the Commander, Mobile Command of the Canadian Forces.
William Smith Ziegler
William Smith (Bill) Ziegler CBE, DSO, ED (Calgary, 5 April 1911-1999) was a Canadian General officer active in World War II.
William Smith (Bill) Ziegler CBE, DSO, ED (Calgary, 5 April 1911-1999) was a Canadian General officer active in World War II.
William Wasbrough Foster
Major-General William Wasbrough Foster DSO CMG VD (October 1, 1875 - December 2, 1954) was a noted mountaineer, Conservative Party politician, business man, and chief constable in British Columb...
Major-General William Wasbrough Foster DSO CMG VD (October 1, 1875 - December 2, 1954) was a noted mountaineer, Conservative Party politician, business man, and chief constable in British Columb...
Willoughby Gwatkin
Lieutenant-General Sir Willoughby Garnons Gwatkin KCMG CB (11 August 1859–2 February 1925) was a British Army officer who served as Chief of the General Staff of the Canadian Militia durin...
Lieutenant-General Sir Willoughby Garnons Gwatkin KCMG CB (11 August 1859–2 February 1925) was a British Army officer who served as Chief of the General Staff of the Canadian Militia durin...