Peter Cairns
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Vice-Admiral Peter William Cairns CMM CD (October 4, 1938 – February 18, 2023) was an officer of the Canadian Armed Forces. He was Commander Maritime Command from 14 July 1992 to 28 July 1994.
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Born | (1938-10-04)October 4, 1938 Orillia, Ontario, Canada |
Died | February 18, 2023(2023-02-18) (aged 84) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service/ | Royal Canadian Navy Canadian Forces Maritime Command |
Years of service | 1959–1994 |
Rank | Vice-Admiral |
Commands held | HMCS Onondaga First Canadian Submarine Squadron HMCS Fraser HMCS Margaree HMCS Assiniboine Maritime Warfare School Fifth Canadian Destroyer Squadron Maritime Forces Pacific Maritime Command |
Awards | Commander of the Order of Military Merit Canadian Forces' Decoration |
Other work | Director - Spar Aerospace |
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