Talk:Rick Hillier

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I do not understand something about this article. It says that General Hillier was born in 1955 and completed his (BSc in 1975 after enrolling in the CF at 18). This would make Hillier 20 years old on graduation, implying that he started his university studies at 16 (if he completed a standard 4 year program). Either Hillier is rather precocious or he did not complete a standard 4-year undergraduate degree. Does anyone know the details of his education?

This is not out of the question. Until the mid-80s the Newfoundland grade school system (in St. John's, anyway) only went up to grade 11; grade 12 was introduced in 1983 or 84. General Hillier's birthdate is unlisted but if he was an "early" child with respect to the school year (birthday between September and the end of December) he could have entered Memorial at age 16, and completed a 4-year degree program by age 20.Vulcan's Forge 03:34, 17 May 2007 (UTC)

Gen Hillier was not part of NDHQ at the time of the Ice Storm. He actually was the Commander of 2 CMBG based in Petawawa, in the rank of Brigidier General.

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It is possible. A friend of mine entered the Naval Reserve at 16 years old as a Naval Cadet, the same year he was accepetd to university.

Fact: CDS Hillier is left handed.

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