About Patrick O'Donnell
Lived 1940 – 2015 (aged 75). Patrick O'Donnell was a Canadian military officer and aircraft pilot.
Lieutenant-General Patrick J. "Paddy" O'Donnell (July 12, 1940 – September 24, 2015) was a Canadian Forces officer. He was Vice Chief of the Defence Staff in Canada.
Military career Educated at Queen's University, O'Donnell joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1959 and pursued a flying career. He became Commander of Canada's Northern Region in 1987, Deputy Commander of Air Command in 1990 and Assistant Deputy Minister (Personnel) at the National Defence Headquarters in 1992. His last appointment was as Vice Chief of the Defence Staff in 1993 before retiring in 1995.
In retirement he became Director of Business Planning at Spar Aerospace.
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Who was Patrick O'Donnell?
Canadian general
When was Patrick O'Donnell born?
Patrick O'Donnell was born on 12 July 1940 in Toronto.
When did Patrick O'Donnell die?
Patrick O'Donnell died on 24 September 2015 in Ottawa.
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Patrick O'Donnell was a military officer and aircraft pilot.
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Patrick O'Donnell was Canadian.
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