73 Canadian Signal Squadron

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73 Canadian Signal Squadron
Active November 1973 – 21 October 1979
Nickname 73 CDN Sig Sqn

73 Canadian Signal Unit (73 CDN Sig Unit) was organized to form part of Canada's contribution to the United Nations Emergency Force Middle East (UNEFME) in 1974.[1] In early 1975 the unit was redesignated 73 Canadian Signal Squadron (73 CDN Sig Sqn).[2]

The unit suffered two casualties during it's period of existence. Signalman T.E. Abbott died on June 14, 1975 (accidental fall from roof) and Signalman C.A. Dodge who died on July 2, 1979 (died while making vital dispatches).

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Commanding Officers

Major W.F. (Bill) Cowperthwaite, November 1973 - April 1974
Major J.M. (Mac) Savage, April 1974 - October 1974
Major J.A. (John) Dicker, October 1974 - April 1975
Major D.R.A. (Roy) McLean, April 1975 - October 1975
Major E.R. (Ted) Campbell, October 1975 - April 1976
Major P.P.A.J.D. (Paul) Boudreau, April 1976 - November 1976
Major G. (George) Lackonick, November 1976 - May 1977
Major J.R. (Ray) Mailloux, May 1977 - October 1977
Major R.R.C. (Clay) Samis, October 1977 - May 1978
Major R.M. (Mike) Jackson, May 1978 - 1 November 1978
Major A.F. (Tony) Charters, 1 November 1978 - 9 May 1979
Major P.R. (Paul) Weisbrod, 9 May 1979 - 21 October 1979

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References

  1. ↑ CFOO 3.207, 3 Jan 1974
  2. ↑ More from 73 Canadian Signal Squadron, C&E Newsletter, 75/3.