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Doug Clarkson
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Alex Ruff was my Plattoon Commander, and Wayne Bartlett was the CQ when I was in "O" Coy just before I left 3RCR in '99.
Two soldiers from Grey-Bruce - Tara native Maj. Alexander Thomas Ruff and Meaford native Chief Warrant Officer Wayne Alan Bartlett - are to be awarded the Meritorious Service Cross (Military Division) by Gov.-Gen. Micha‰lle Jean in a ceremony in Ottawa next week.
Ruff was the officer commanding Hotel Company, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group, Joint Task Force Afghanistan from January to August 2007.
"His tactical skills and outstanding leadership were instrumental in defeating a determined enemy during numerous engagements of his combat team," a news release from the Governor General's office states.
Bartlett, now of Saint John, N.B., "is being recognized for his outstanding military expertise while deployed as the regimental sergeant major of the Operational Mentor and Liaison Team in Afghanistan from February to August 2007," the news release says.
"His integrity and profound regard for cultural differences greatly contributed to improving the confidence of the Afghan National Army and its operational effectiveness."
Ruff, 34, is the son of Tom and Mabel Ruff of Arranvale. He has been in the service for 15 years.
"His mother and I are very proud of him," his father Tom Ruff said. They, along with Alex's grandmother Peggy Ruff of Tara, will be attending the ceremony in Ottawa on March 26.
Ruff, who is now stationed in Gagetown, N.B., is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion's branch in Tara. People are invited to visit the branch any day after 3 p.m. to sign a congratulatory card for Ruff, legion member Brenda Funston said.
Ruff is carrying on a family tradition of military service, his Tom Ruff said. His grandfather, Jack Ruff, served in the air force during the Second World War, his great-grandfather, Percy Ruff, served in the First World War and his great-great-grandfather, Thomas Ruff, served during the Boer War.
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Cornwallis 78 - 79, 1 RCR 79 - 84, Cyprus 84 - 85, 1 RCR: 85 - 89, Cyprus 89 - 90, 1 RCR 90 - 92, Kingston 92 - 94, 1 RCR 94,
Croatia 94 - 95, 1 RCR: 95 - 97, 3 RCR 97 - 98, Bosnia 98 - 99, 3 RCR 99, CFJSR Kingston 99 - 04, DAT Kingston 04 - 07, Retired: 07, Class "B" BCWO Assistant CFB Kingston 07 - Present
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Ron [Andy] Andrews
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Great to see these two men being decorated. Very well done, and congratulations to both ..ranrad
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RCAF,CAF, converted RCR?,1RCR 74-77 CD: SSM (Nato);CPSM,;UN-Cyp.; UN- Golan
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Buzz Gomes
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Congratulations Major Ruff and Chief Warrant Officer Bartlett on your decoration. Job well done. Pro Patria.
Buzz
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1964-1968- 2 QOR Calgary, Cyprus
1968-1971- 2 CDO Edmonton
1971-1975- 3 Mech CDO Germany, A Coy Mor
1975-1983- 1 RCR London, Bn Tpt,C Coy, B Coy, Recce
1983-1985- RCR Battle School
1985-1990-1 RCR, B Coy, Dukes, Recce, Cyprus
1990-1992- OMD HQ Ottawa, G3 Trg
1992-1993- LMD HQ London, G3 Trg
1993-2007-4 RCR, RSM
Retired CWO
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watts
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Congratulations go out to both of these gentlemen well deserved.
Pro Patria Randy
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Jim Hickson
CWO H.J. Hickson, MMM, CD. (Retd)
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The Regiment is proud and congratulations go out to both of these gentlemen. Pro Patria.
Jim
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1961-Depot San Lenorado
1962-1st Bn RCR Ex Gagetown
1962-JR NCO Course Grad 19 Oct
1962-1965 Germany B-C-D-A Coy (Revecated Nov 64)
1965-1967 Sigs Pl Cyprus Prom CPL 'til xmas and C of Drums
1967-1973 Cpl, MCpl, Sgt, Sigs, D Coy
1973-1977 CFOCS Chilliwack Prom WO
1977-1982 UEO, Sigs, Pl WO RECCE, CSM B&A Coy,
1982-1984 SIT School
1984-1988 Career Manager (Prom CWO 1986)
1988-1990 RSM 1RCR
1991-1995 CWO Adm(Per) - C Of S
1995-1999 Base CWO Wainwright
1999-Retired
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BJ MacLean
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Congratulations to both deserving members. Well Done
BJ
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B.J. MacLean
35 Yrs
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