About Andrew Collier
Lived 1924 – 1987 (aged 62). Andrew Collier was a Canadian naval officer.
Vice Admiral Andrew Laurence Collier (June 3, 1924 – January 3, 1987) was a Canadian Forces officer who served as Commander Maritime Command from 14 June 1977 to 30 June 1979.
Early years Collier was born in Kamloops and raised in Salmon Arm, where his family was prominent in the grocery business.
Naval career Collier joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1942 and completed his training in 1945. before retiring in 1979.
Citation for Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
WWII 1939-1945
WWII 1939–1945 with France & Germany Clasp
WWII 1939–1945 with Overseas Service bar
WWII 1939-1945
1950-1953
1950-1954
Decoration awarded in 1967
Decoration awarded in 1977 Canadian version
with two Clasp for 32 years of services
Later career He was appointed Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard in 1980 and served as president of the British Columbia Ferry Corporation 1984–1987. He died in Victoria.
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Who was Andrew Collier?
Canadian navy officer
When was Andrew Collier born?
Andrew Collier was born on 3 June 1924 in Kamloops.
When did Andrew Collier die?
Andrew Collier died on 3 January 1987 in Victoria.
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Andrew Collier was a naval officer.
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Andrew Collier was Canadian.
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