| Patrick O'Donnell | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |
 Canada |
| Service/branch |
 Canadian Forces |
| Years of service | 1962-1995 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-General |
| Commands held | Northern Region |
| Awards |
Commander of the Order of Military Merit Canadian Forces Decoration |
Lieutenant-General Patrick J. ('Paddy') O'Donnell CMM CD is a former Canadian Forces officer. He was Vice Chief of the Defence Staff in Canada.
Military career[]
Educated at Queen's University, O'Donnell joined the Canadian Army in 1962 and pursued a flying career.[1] 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.[2] His last appointment was as Vice Chief of the Defence Staff in 1993 before retiring in 1995.[1]
In retirement he became Director of Business Planning at Spar Aerospace.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Patrick O'Donnell CFN Consultants
- ↑ General Rick Hillier: the face of the Canadian Forces
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