of planning, policy-making and leadership in aeronautics and space". In 2002, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada for being "an exemplary and inspirational military leader, business executive and volunteer" and for having "served his country with honour and distinction". In 2003, he was a recipient of the Vimy Award, which "recognizes Canadians who have made outstanding commitments to Canadian security and defence and towards preserving our democratic values." In 2009, Manson was added to the Wall of Honour at the Royal Military College of Canada, and in 2018, he was inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame. General Manson is the recipient of honorary Doctorate of Military Science degrees from both Royal Roads and Royal Military College. Notes References Further reading 4237 Dr. Adrian Preston & Peter Dennis (Edited) Swords and Covenants Rowman And Littlefield, London. Croom Helm. 1976. H16511 Dr. Richard Arthur Preston Canada's RMC - A History of Royal Military College Second Edition 1982 H16511 Dr. Richard Preston R.M.C. and Kingston: The effect of imperial and military influences on a Canadian community 1968 Kingston, Ontario. H1877 R. Guy C. Smith (editor) As You Were! Ex-Cadets Remember. In 2 Volumes. Volume I: 1876-1918. Volume II: 1919-1984. RMC. Kingston, Ontario. The R.M.C. Club of Canada. 1984 External links Archives of Paul David Manson (Paul D. Manson fonds, R11222) are held at Library and Archives Canada |- |- 1934 births Living people Chiefs of the Defence Staff (Canada) Royal Canadian Air Force officers Canadian Forces Air Command generals Officers of the Order of Canada Royal Military College of Canada alumni Canadian military personnel from British Columbia Commanders of the Order of Military Merit (Canada)