Airborne Regimental Commanders
July 3rd, 2007 by Rob
The following is a list of the Regimental Commanders of the Airborne Regiment
from its inception in 1968 until the disbandment in 1995. In 1992, the title
changed to the Commanding Officer Canadian Airborne Regiment.
| Col D.H. Rochester, OBE, CD | 1968 – 1969 |
| Col R.G. Therriault, CD | 1969 – 1971 |
| Col H.C Pitts, MC, CD | 1971 – 1973 |
| Col G.H. Lessard, CMM, MB, O St J, CD | 1973 – 1975 |
| Col I.S. Fraser, OMM, CD | 1975 – 1977 |
| Col J.J. Painchaud, CD | 1977 – 1978 |
| Col K.R. Foster, OMM, CD | 1978 – 1980 |
| Col R.L. Cowling, CD | 1980 – 1982 |
| Col I.C. Douglas, CD | 1982 – 1985 |
| Col J.M.R. Gaudreau, CD | 1985 – 1987 |
| Col M.J.R. Houghton, CD | 1987 – 1990 |
| Col W.M Holmes | 1990 – 1992 |
| LCol P.R. Morneault | 1992 |
| LCol J.C.A Mathieu | 1992 – 1993 |
| LCol P. Kenward | 1993 – 1995 |
The following officers served as Deputy Commanders of the Airborne Regiment.
Once again, in 1992 the title changed to Deputy Commanding Officer of the Canadian
Airborne Regiment
| LCol R. Michaud | 1968 – 1970 |
| LCol H.C. Taylor | 1970 – 1971 |
| LCol G.R.J. Bellavance | 1971 – 1973 |
| LCol D.S. Manuel | 1973 – 1974 |
| LCol G.R. Hirter | 1974 – 1976 |
| LCol J.G. Francoeur | 1976 – 1977 |
| LCol R.M. Macintosh | 1977 – 1978 |
| LCol R.P. Alden | 1978 – 1979 |
| LCol J.U.J. Labrie | 1979 – 1980 |
| LCol J.P. Thompson | 1980 – 1981 |
| LCol J.D. Harries | 1981 – 1983 |
| LCol W.A. Brocklehurst | 1983 – 1984 |
| LCol R.M. Gray | 1984 – 1985 |
| LCol D.S. Martin | 1985 – 1988 |
| LCol J.C.A Mathieu | 1988 – 1991 |
| LCol P.R. Morneault | 1991 – 1992 |
| Maj R.D. Mackay | 1992 – 1994 |
| Maj J. Pollock | 1994 – 1995 |
Does anyone know where I can find a list of the past RSMs of the CAR?
If you find a list, send it in and I will include it on the site.
Found one on the Association website.
CWO R.J. BUXTON 1968-71
CWO L.J. VALLEE 1971-73
CWO G.M. OLMSTEAD 1973-76
CWO D.B. REEKIE 1976-77
CWO A.L. THOMKINS 1977-79
CWO E.K. WITT 1979-80
CWO J.L. BISSON 1980-82
CWO E.J. BAKER 1982-84
CWO W.D. COLLIER 1984-87
CWO J.P.G. TANGUAY 1987-90
CWO C.L. JARDINE 1990-93
CWO G.J. STEVENS 1993-95
Does anyone know where Col. Peter Kenward is these days?
served under col rochester in 69. was great times and a
good memory. posted there from airborn sigs in petawawa
with wo mullins, sig blas and many others. does anyone know of these people?
Served Colonel Rochester 1968,1969. Was attached to A Company under Captain Manning. Noticed on the CWO list CWO G Olmstead. Graham Olmstead was our CSM of C Company 2nd Bn Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada and we served together in Cyprus in 1967. Our commanding officer was Major William (Punchy) Westfall. Both great men. Thanks for the list on this site. It brought back great memories.