Andrew Collier | |
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Nickname(s) | Andy |
Born | Kamloops, British Columbia | June 3, 1924
Died | January 3, 1987 Victoria, British Columbia | (aged 62)
Allegiance | Canada |
Service/ | Royal Canadian Navy Canadian Forces Maritime Command |
Years of service | 1946–1980 |
Rank | Vice-Admiral |
Commands held | HMCS Skeena Seventh Canadian Escort Squadron Canadian Flotilla (Atlantic) Maritime Forces Pacific Maritime Command |
Awards | Order of Military Merit Distinguished Service Cross Canadian Forces' Decoration |
Vice Admiral Andrew Laurence Collier CMM DSC CD (June 3, 1924 – January 3, 1987) was a Canadian Forces officer who served as Commander Maritime Command from 14 June 1977 to 30 June 1979.
Collier was born in Kamloops and raised in Salmon Arm, where his family was prominent in the grocery business.[1][2]
Collier's personal awards and decorations include the following:
Ribbon | Description | Notes |
Order of Military Merit (CMM) |
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Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom) (DSC) |
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1939–1945 Star |
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Atlantic Star |
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Canadian Volunteer Service Medal |
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War Medal 1939–1945 |
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Korea Medal |
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Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea | ||
United Nations Service Medal Korea |
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Canadian Centennial Medal |
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Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal |
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Canadian Forces' Decoration (CD) |
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He was appointed Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard in 1980 and served as president of the British Columbia Ferry Corporation 1984–1987. He died in Victoria.[1]