Jean Victor Allard

Jean Victor Allard, CC CBE GOQ DSO 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 1966–1969. He was also the first to hold the accompanying rank of general.

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