Robert Moncel
Lieutenant General Robert William Moncel OC DSO OBE CD (9 April 1917 – 10 December 2007) was a senior officer in the Canadian Army. Moncel was Lieutenant-General of the Canadian Army and former Vice Chief of the Defence Staff. He was the youngest general officer in the Canadian Army when promoted to Brigadier on 27 August 1944, at the age of 27.
Robert William Moncel | |
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| Born | 9 April 1917 Montreal, Quebec |
| Died | 10 December 2007 (aged 90) Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service/ | Canadian Army |
| Years of service | 1937–1966 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-general |
| Unit | Victoria Rifles of Canada The Royal Canadian Regiment |
| Commands held | 12th Manitoba Dragoons 4th Canadian Armoured Brigade Royal Canadian Armoured Corps 3rd Canadian Infantry Brigade Vice Chief of the Defence Staff |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Officer of the Order of Canada Companion of the Distinguished Service Order Officer of the Order of the British Empire Canadian Forces' Decoration |
| Spouse(s) |
Nancy Allison Bell (m. 1939) |
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