2 Combat Group Headquarters and Signal Squadron

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2 Combat Group Headquarters and Signal Squadron
Active 1 December 1972 – 1 December 1978
Garrison/HQ Camp Petawawa Ontario

2 Combat Group Headquarters and Signal Squadron was authorized effective 1 December 1972 and organized by amalgamating 2 Combat Group Headquarters and 2 Signal Squadron.[1][2]

Effective 1 December 1978 when 2 Combat Group was renamed the Special Service Force, the Squadron was redesignated Special Service Force Headquarters and Signal Squadron.[3]

Commanding Officers

Major W.H. (Humphrey) Sheridan, 1972 - 1973
Maj R.N.L. (Lance) Drummond, 1973 - 1975
Maj G.L. (George) Lackonick, 1975 - 1977
Maj D.A. (Doug) Belliveau, 1977 - 1978

Squadron Sergeants Major

CWO R. Knapton, 1972 - 1976
CWO J.R. Nicholson, 1976 - 1978

Lineage

Unit lineage
Created from
2 Combat Group Headquarters
2 Combat Group Headquarters and Signal Squadron
1972 - 1978
Succeeded by
Special Service Force Headquarters and Signal Squadron
Created from
2 Signal Squadron

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References

  1. NDHQ Message DOE 546, 11 Dec 1972
  2. CFOO 3.13, 28 Jun 1973
  3. CFOO 3.21.1, 1 Dec 1978