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Jim_Steed
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Jim Steed and his Army
Warrant Officer JE Steed CD*
Born 1938 in Windsor, ON. Joined the Army (RCOC) in 1954 at the age of 16 (Soldier Apprentice) and retired in 1984. (30 yrs) I then competed for a job as a civil servant and did 10 more years for DND.
I have been married to my wife Marlene for 50 years, have two sons (both serving) and two grandchilden.
I am a member of the Canadian Airborne Forces Association, Airborne Regiment Association of Canada and the Canada Peacekeeping Veteran's Association.
In recognition of my service to my country. I am the recipient of the Special Service Medal with NATO and Alert bar's, Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal, United Nations in Cyrus Medal, United Nations in Egypt Medal and the Canadian Decoration.
My tours over the years included a number across Canada; RCOC School Montreal, 27 COD London, 6 AOD London, CFS Alert, CFB Petawawa, CFS Masset and CFB Edmonton with the Canadian Airborne Regt and CFB Kingston. Overseas tours included NATO in Germany Fort Henry (Soest) CFB Baden Baden, CFB Lahr and UN in Egypt and Cyprus.
Chief Warrant Officer KA Steed CD* - (Son)
Joined in 1978 as a Wpns Tech (L) and served 27 years. His tours in Canada were CFB Borden (instructor), CFB Shilo, CFB Cornwallis, CFB Calgary, CFB Petawawa with the Canadian Airborne Regt, CFB Edmonton and DASPM in Hull. Overseas tours included NATO in Germany and injured in Croatia and served with the UN in the Golan Heights. Retired from the regular forces and joined the Reserves. Now retired.
Captain R Light CD* - (Daughter-In-Law)
Joined the Cadets in 1974 and became a CIC officer in 1984. She took the British Refresher Jump Course in Aldershot, UK in 1991. She was the CO of 2919 Grey and Simcoe Forresters in Barrie, ON, 1944 EME Cadet Corps in Creemore, ON and 2551 PPCLI Airborne Cadet Corps in Edmonton, AB. She is currently on the SHR list in Edmonton, AB.
Cpl. JT Steed CD* - (Son)
Joined the RCR's in 1982 (Infantry) and is still serving. His tours in Canada were CFB Gagetown and CFB Petawawa. He served 8 years with the Canadian Airborne Regt. This soldier served as a Peacekeeper with two tours in Cyprus one each in Bosnia, Croatia (injured), Kosovo and Somalia.
OH CANADA WE STAND ON GUARD FOR THEE
The Steed Family has proudly served our country for a total of 100 years and is still serving. PROUD TO BE CANADIAN
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Canadian Airborne Brotherhood
James E Steed CD*
RR1 5086 Hwy 38
Harrowsmith ON
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Larry Clare
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Jim,just read your bio .I notice there have been a large number of poeple view it but no one has taken the time to drop a line to say hi and to thank you and your family for all those long years of service.I'm sure many have intended to but you know how it goes people are busy.So on behalf of myself and my freinds I would like to thank you and your family for all they have done and I am sure will continue to do . I look forward to some stories about your time in.'Happy Trails Larry
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Chewie
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Good Day
I noticed your son join the Royals just after I did and his name rings a very big bell, can you tell me what Btn he
signed on with. Thanks
Andy
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- PRO PATRIA -- HOLD FAST -
81-82 .....1 RCR Dukes Coy
82-92......3 RCR Nov-Rom Coy
92...........2 RCR Jul Coy
92-now....Engineer
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Jim_Steed
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Jamie joined 2 RCR and is now with 1RCR. He is now working in the QM as he is on a medical . Jim
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Canadian Airborne Brotherhood
James E Steed CD*
RR1 5086 Hwy 38
Harrowsmith ON
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75Bravo_ADP
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I served with Jamie in Cyprus and 3CDO (84-86)....Found this pic yesterday.
http://www.cdnabbrotherhood.ca/common/pictures/img_1ILtB4LPPGFc.jpg
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Airborne!!
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1980-1982 1st Bn RCR (B Coy, E Coy ADP)
1982-1984 3rd Bn RCR (TOW ADP O coy)
1984-1986 3 CDO Cdn AB Regt.
SSM (NATO bar), Cyprus (Roto 44)
Pro Patria.
Airborne!
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Jim_Steed
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Could you scan and send me the picture. Jim
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Canadian Airborne Brotherhood
James E Steed CD*
RR1 5086 Hwy 38
Harrowsmith ON
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75Bravo_ADP
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Rick "R.J." Keizer
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I don't have the an original pic, I provided the link above to the pic I found of him....
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1980-1982 1st Bn RCR (B Coy, E Coy ADP)
1982-1984 3rd Bn RCR (TOW ADP O coy)
1984-1986 3 CDO Cdn AB Regt.
SSM (NATO bar), Cyprus (Roto 44)
Pro Patria.
Airborne!
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