Rick Hillier Military person

General Rick Hillier OC, CMM, ONL, MSC, CD (born 1955) is a former Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Forces. He held this appointment from February 4, 2005, to July 1, 2008. He retired on July 1, 2008, and was replaced by former Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS) Walter Natynczyk. He is also the highest ranking Newfoundland and Labrador officer in history.

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Birth date	January 01, 1955
Birth place	Newfoundland and Labrador , Campbellton Newfoundland and Labrador

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award	Order of Military Merit (Canada) Meritorious Service Decoration Canadian Forces Decoration
military operations	War in Afghanistan (2001–present)
military command	Chief of the Defence Staff Chief of the Land Staff ISAF Multi-National Division (South-West)
service start	1973
service end	2008