Gord Hagar

 

LCol (retired) Gord Hagar joined the Regular Force from the 1st Nova Scotia Highlanders in Dartmouth in 1982 and served as an Armour Officer with the Douzieme Regiment Blindé du Canada (12e RBC). 

 

Upon reclassification to the Logistics Branch as a Transportation Officer, he had the privilege to command at all ranks, including CO of the Operational Support Hub located in Koeln-Bonn, Germany.  His last Regular Force staff position was Directing Staff at the Canadian Army Command & Staff College, before his Component Transfer to the Army Reserve where he continued to contribute to Combined Joint endeavours. He retired after 43.5 years of rewarding service.  

 

Gord has completed deployments to Rwanda (1995), Bosnia (2000), and Afghanistan (2002 and 2011), and participated on various domestic operations and exercises.  His awards and qualifications include the Commander-in-Chief’s Commendation for service with the 3 Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group Rotation Zero in Afghanistan, the US Army Meritorious Service Medal, and British and Canadian parachute wings as well as a host of NATO, UK, and US courses.  

 

In keeping with Royal Canadian Army Service Corps tradition, his interests have included trying to control 18 hands of remustered Musical Ride one-horsepower energy as seen in the photo, as well as being a long-standing member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pipes and Drums.  He and his still-curious bride of 35 years have settled in Kingston, Ontario; their son of whom they are most proud also serves in the military, accompanied by his wife and Dachshund super hero.