Wayne Eyre
General Wayne Donald Eyre, CMM, MSC, CD (born 1966/1967) is a Canadian Forces officer serving as the chief of the Defence Staff (CDS). Eyre was named acting CDS on February 24, 2021, and appointed to the full position on November 25, 2021. He was also the commander of the Canadian Army and chief of the Army Staff.
Wayne Eyre | |
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Eyre in February 2024 | |
| Born | 1966 or 1967 (age 56–57) Wadena, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service/ | Canadian Army |
| Years of service | 1988–present |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Chief of the Defence Staff Commander of the Canadian Army and Chief of the Army Staff Military Personnel Command Deputy Commander United Nations Command 3rd Canadian Division 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan Croatian War of Independence (Peacekeeping) |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of Military Merit Meritorious Service Cross Canadian Forces' Decoration Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States) Commander of the National Order of Merit (France) Order of National Security Merit, Gukseon Medal (South Korea) |
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