2000, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada. He was a recipient of the Vimy Award, which recognizes a Canadian who has made a significant and outstanding contribution to the defence and security of the nation and the preservation of our democratic values. On 24 November 2001, he was appointed Honorary Grand President of The Royal Canadian Legion. He is a recipient of the French Légion d'Honneur. References 1933 births 2016 deaths Commanders of the Order of Military Merit (Canada) Canadian generals Members of the Order of Canada Université de Montréal alumni People from Trois-Pistoles, Quebec The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada officers Royal Military College Saint-Jean alumni United Nations military personnel French Quebecers Canadian Militia officers Knights of the Order of St John Recipients of the Legion of Honour Canadian officials of the United Nations Canadian military personnel of the Korean War Commanders of the Canadian Army Royal 22nd Regiment officers Canadian military personnel from Quebec