Volume 24 www.legionnl.com 33 Newfoundland Labrador Command 81 and half years combined military service Comrade Al Pardy 41 and half years and his spouse Georgina O’Neill 40 years of service with Canadian Armed Forces Biography Al Pardy I was born in Gander but raised in Traytown NL. In 1972 I joined the military as a Communicator Research Operator. I spent 25 years in this trade and during my career I enjoyed postings at Ottawa, ON, Inuvik NWT(2), Kingston ON(2), Massett BC, Gander NL(3) and Alert NWT(8). In 1997 I retired from the Regular Force after 25 years as a Petty Officer 2nd Class. I immediately transferred to the Air Reserve completing 14 ½ years. During this time, I spent 12 years as the 9 Wing WCWO Assistant and my last 2 ½ years as IPSC Gander WO, which was providing administrative support to our ill and Injured personnel. I retired in Dec 2013 as a Warrant Officer. Throughout my military career I served on different committees with different organizations. I have been a member of the RCL for over 35 years and during my time with the legion I have held different positions, such as Treasurer in Gander, Assistant Service Officer Gander, Poppy, Sick and Visiting Chair, Kingston, NS and a short stint as 3rd Vice in Kingston, NS, 3rd Vice and Poppy Chair at Branch 56. Also, since arriving in St. John’s I have been part of the Ceremonial Team for Provincial Command and really enjoy this role. I wish to continue to take on positions within the RCL. continued ...
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