June 26, 2015
Ottawa, ON
Department of National Defence
Recognizing his unparalleled record of service to the country, General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff, is pleased to announce that the Honorary Advisor to the Chief of the Defence Staff, Major-General (Retired) Richard Rohmer, OC, CMM, DFC, O.Ont., KStJ, CD, OL, QC, BA, LLB, JD, LLD, Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur, has been granted the honorary rank of Lieutenant-General.
The position of Honorary Advisor to the Chief of the Defence Staff was created to recognize Honorary Lieutenant-General (Hon LGen) Rohmer’s contributions to the Canadian Armed Forces, and the unique advice and guidance that he provides to the Chief of the Defence Staff, drawing from his wealth of experience in service to Canada.
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