Claim: Jean Victor Allard, who was born June 12, 1913 and died April 23, 1996,  won many awards during his military career including Companion of the Order of Canada, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defense Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Service Bar, and  Bronze Lion.
Evidence: General Jean Victor Allard CC, CBE, GOQ, DSO & Two Bars, ED, CD (12 June 1913 – 23 April 1996) was the first French Canadian to become Chief of the Defence Staff, the highest position in the Canadian Forces, from 1966 to 1969. Companion of the Order of Canada (C.C.) Italy Star France and Germany Star Defence Medal Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Service bar Bronze Lion