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General Howard Graham who was CDS during the 1950s was a Private in the 15th Bn CEF (48th Highlanders)
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I know 2 Gents right now who went from Sapper to Lt. Col,one is the D.C.O. of 39 Bd. right now.Rick Goebel said:I went from Fusilier (Pte) up to Sgt then to 2Lt and up to LCol. The Commander of Central Command (what would now be LFCA) when I became an officer was Brig MacIntosh (McIntosh?) who went from Pte to WO I (now CWO) and Lt to Brig (now BGen). Another MacIntosh in my own unit was a troop with me, stayed an NCM, became an RSM, took a commission and became a CO before I did.
Dedication and hard work and a bit of God on your side.Bicque said:In the case of an individual who has worked his way up through the ranks from a private to a General, how typically does the commission come about? Does the soldier put in for it or do those further up the chain of command recognize his talents and award it?
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Yes, Gen Dextraze (not sure of the spelling of his last name), he joined as a Pte and finished his career as CDS in the 1970's.Recruit Joe said:Okay, as I see it now days, you normally enter the CF as a Private, NCM, or Officer, usually through the ROTP.
I've heard stories back in the day of Privates making it through to Officer ranks! WW2 and the like...
Is it possible? Has it happened? Is there an award for such an accomplishment? Are there any current members who have done this/are still serving? Is it a myth/legend?
Thanks for any input in advance!
Joe
PS> Sorry if this has been covered B4...
WOmombo said:Yes, Gen Dextraze (not sure of the spelling of his last name), he joined as a Pte and finished his career as CDS in the 1970's.
GENOM Soldier said:My question is 'Can it be done now?'
I've heard that the only way into the officers ranks now is through a university degree/diploma
How much of a chance is it for privates who haven't gone to university or aren't planning to go to become a higher ranking officer?
GENOM Soldier said:My question is 'Can it be done now?'
I've heard that the only way into the officers ranks now is through a university degree/diploma
How much of a chance is it for privates who haven't gone to university or aren't planning to go to become a higher ranking officer?