Jacques Dextraze
Jacques Alfred Dextraze | |
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Dextraze interviewed by a CBC War Correspondent | |
| Nicknames | “Mad Jimmy” “Jadex” |
| Born | August 15, 1919 |
| Died | May 9, 1993 (aged 73) Montreal, Quebec |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Forces Land Force Command-Canadian Forces |
| Service years | 1940–1977 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Chief of the Defence Staff |
| Conflicts | Second World War Korean War Congo Crisis |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of Canada Companion of the Order of Military Merit Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order& Bar Knight of the Venerable Order of Saint John Canadian Forces' Decoration |
| Spouse | Frances Helena Pare |
| Other work | Chairman of the Canadian National Railways |
Jacques Alfred Dextraze CC CMM CBE DSO & Bar CD (August 15, 1919 – May 9, 1993) was a Canadian military officer who rose through the ranks from private to general in his career and served as Chief of the Defence Staff of Canada from 1972–1977.