Jacques Alfred Dextraze | |
|---|---|
 Dextraze interviewed by a CBC War Correspondent | |
| Nickname(s) | “Mad Jimmy” “Jadex”[1] |
| Born | August 15, 1919 Montreal, Quebec |
| Died | May 9, 1993 (aged 73) Montreal, Quebec |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service | Canadian Forces Land Force Command-Canadian Forces |
| Years of service | 1940–1977 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | 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 |
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]
- ^ a b Bowers, Alex (8 May 2024). "Private to General: Remembering Jacques Dextraze". Legion Magazine. Royal Canadian Legion. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "No. 39518". The London Gazette. 8 April 1952. p. 2107.
- ^ "No. 36961". The London Gazette (Supplement). 27 February 1945. p. 1184.
- ^ "No. 37235". The London Gazette (Supplement). 21 August 1945. p. 4266.