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Jacques Dextraze
Canadian general (1919–1993) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jacques Alfred Dextraze CC CMM CBE DSO & Bar CD (August 15, 1919 – May 9, 1993) was a Canadian military officer who rose through the ranks from private to general in his career and served as Chief of the Defence Staff of Canada from 1972–1977.[1]
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Jacques Alfred Dextraze | |
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![]() Dextraze interviewed by a CBC War Correspondent | |
Nickname(s) | “Mad Jimmy” “Jadex”[1] |
Born | (1919-08-15)August 15, 1919 Montreal, Quebec |
Died | May 9, 1993(1993-05-09) (aged 73) Montreal, Quebec |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service/ | Canadian Forces Land Force Command-Canadian Forces |
Years of service | 1940–1977 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Chief of the Defence Staff |
Battles/wars | Second World War Korean War Congo Crisis |
Awards | Companion of the Order of Canada Companion of the Order of Military Merit Commander of the Order of the British Empire[2] Distinguished Service Order[3]& Bar[4] Knight of the Venerable Order of Saint John Canadian Forces' Decoration |
Spouse(s) | Frances Helena Pare |
Other work | Chairman of the Canadian National Railways |
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