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Gord Reay

1943 – 2000

Canadian general

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About Gord Reay

Lived 1943 – 2000 (aged 57). Gord Reay was a Canadian military officer.

Lieutenant General Gordon Reay (30 May 1943 – 21 December 2000) was the Chief of the Land Staff of the Canadian Forces.

Military career Educated at High School in Montreal, Reay graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada in 1965. He was commissioned into the 2nd Battalion of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.

Family He was married and had one son.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Royal Military College of Canada
Awards
Member of the Order of the British Empire; Canadian Forces Decoration; Order of Military Merit (Canada)

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Gord Reay's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Gord Reay?

Canadian general (1943-2000)

When was Gord Reay born?

Gord Reay was born on 30 May 1943 in Royston.

When did Gord Reay die?

Gord Reay died on 21 December 2000 in Zagreb.

What was Gord Reay's occupation?

Gord Reay was a military officer.

What nationality was Gord Reay?

Gord Reay was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gord Reay

· Wikidata: Q5584620

· DBpedia: Gord Reay

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