Omer Lavoie | |
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| Born | Marathon, Ontario, Canada |
| Allegiance |  Canada |
| Service |  Canadian Army |
| Years of service | 1986-present |
| Rank | Lieutenant-general |
| Battles / wars | Afghan War Kosovo Bosnia |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of Military Merit Meritorious Service Cross Canadian Forces' Decoration |
Lieutenant-General Omer Lavoie, CMM, MSC, CD was a senior officer in the Canadian Army and the Canadian Armed Forces. He was the commander of the 4th Canadian Division until the summer of 2014.[1] He was promoted to major general in January 2016, and appointed commander of 1st Canadian Division.[2] He served as battle group commander of the 1 RCR Battle Group, Task Force 3-06, from July 2006 to February 2007 in Kandahar, Afghanistan. In 2021, he served in the Canadian Army.[3]
- ^ "DSA Senior Officer Biography". www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
- ^ Stephenson, Mercedes (19 January 2016). "BGen Omar (sic.) Lavoie promoted to MGen ..." CTV News. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ "Lt.Gen Eyre announces more General Officer and Flag Officer promotions, appointments & Retirements". Canadian Military Family Magazine. 18 March 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2022.