Herbert Cyril Thacker
Major General Herbert Cyril Thacker CB, CMG, DSO (16 September 1870 – 2 June 1953) was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Militia (later the Canadian Army) from 1927 until 1929.
Herbert Cyril Thacker | |
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| Born | 16 September 1870 Poona, British India |
| Died | 2 June 1953 (aged 82) Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service/ | Canadian Militia |
| Years of service | 1891–1929 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Royal Canadian Artillery |
| Commands held | Chief of the General Staff |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War Russo-Japanese War World War I |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Order of the Sacred Treasure, Third Class Japanese War medal |
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