Laraine Frances Orthlieb
Laraine Frances Orthlieb | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 9, 1938 Saint John, NB |
| Allegiance |  Canada |
| Service/ | File:Naval ensign of Canada; Naval jack of Canada (1968–2013).svg Royal Canadian Navy / Canadian Forces Maritime Command |
| Years of service | 1959–1992 |
| Rank | Commodore |
| Commands held | Commanding Officer of HMCS Tecumseh (1983-1987) Senior Naval Reserve Advisor (1989-1992) |
Commodore Laraine Frances Orthlieb, CMM, CD is a retired Canadian Forces Naval Reserve officer. Joining the Naval Reserves in 1959, she went on to serve many roles during her time. In 1977, she served as training officer at HMCS Tecumseh. Later, she was appointed as HMCS Tecumseh's Commanding Officer (CO) from 1983-1987. During her time as CO, HMCS Tecumseh was awarded the Silver Destroyer Award for being the Best Naval Reserve Division in Canada. [1]
In 1989, Orthlieb was promoted to the rank of Commodore and appointed Senior Naval Reserve Advisor, thus becoming the first female flag officer. [2]
Honours
In 1986, Orthlieb was appointed an Officer of the Order of Military Merit (OMM) in recognition of "outstanding meritorious service in duties of responsibility".[3]
In 1991, she was promoted to Commander of the Order of Military Merit (CMM) in recognition of "outstanding meritorious service and demonstrated leadership in duties of great responsibility".[3]
In 1993, Orthlieb was added to Women's Hall of Fame, New Brunswick Branch of United Nations Association of Canada.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 MacFarlane, John. "Orthlieb, Laraine Frances". The Nauticapedia. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ↑ Litwiller, Roger. "Women in the RCN - An Incredible Legacy". Roger Litwiller. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Commodore Laraine Frances Orthlieb". Govenor General. The Govenor General of Canada. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
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