Major-General Simon Charles Hetherington, OMM, MSC, CD was a Canadian Army officer who served as the commander of the Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre, 3rd Canadian Division, and the 2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. [1][2]
Simon Charles Hetherington | |
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| Born | Oakville, Ontario |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service | Canadian Army |
| Years of service | –2019 |
| Rank |  Major-general |
| Commands | 2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery 3rd Canadian Division |
| Battles / wars | UNFICYP War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Order of Military Merit Meritorious Service Cross Canadian Forces' Decoration |
Military career
editHe served in Afghanistan on multiple tours where he would command the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team (KPRT) and as the deputy commander of Joint Task Force Afghanistan.[3]
He was made the commander of the 3rd Canadian Division based out of Edmonton in 2016.[4]
In 2017, he was promoted to Major-General and was made the commander of the Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre.[5][2]
References
edit- ^ "The Warriors' Day Parade - 2017 Reviewing Officer". www.thewarriorsdayparade.ca. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ a b "Building the Super Soldier". Queen's Gazette | Queen's University. 2017-05-31. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor. "Brigadier-General Simon Charles Hetherington". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ Defence, National (2016-01-19). "The Chief of the Defence Staff announces Canadian Armed Forces General and Flag Officer senior appointments, promotions, and retirements". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ "Gen. Vance announces new Canadian Forces general and flag officer senior appointments". ottawacitizen. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
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