Robert Simmonds
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Robert Henry Simmonds, OC
(born April 6, 1926) was the 17th Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
, serving from September 1, 1977 to August 31, 1987.
In 1987, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
.
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
(born April 6, 1926) was the 17th Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Commissioner is the highest rank of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police , and of its predecessor agencies, the North-West Mounted Police and the Royal Northwest Mounted Police . The Commissioner reports directly to the Minister of Public Safety.The Commissioner of RCMP is the Principal Commander of...
, serving from September 1, 1977 to August 31, 1987.
In 1987, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
.