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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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James (Jim) Allen enlisted in the Canadian Armed
Forces while still in high school. He was a member of the Windsor
Regiment R.C.A.C. for twenty years and received many honours and
promotions. Mr. Allen was promoted to the highest non-commissioned
rank that of Chief Warrant Officer. In 1979 he was appointed Regimental
Sergeant-Major an appointment bestowed upon the ‘top soldier’ in
a regiment. Jim Allen was the first person of colour to be so honoured
by the Canadian Armed Forces. Other awards and distinctions include
the Canadian Decoration (CD) for |
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CWO James Allen C. D
RSM (Retired)
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for twelve years good service, the NISOD Excellence
in Instructional Leadership Award from the University of Texas
at
Austin, and a Life Membership in Sertoma International. |
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| Mr. Allen retired from the
Canadian Armed Forces in 1981 but continues his relationship with
his former Regiment as a member of the Past RSM’s Senate and
the Windsor Regiment Association. Jim Allen is currently a professor
at St. Clair College and is on the Board of Directors of the African
Canadian Community Centre of Windsor and Essex County. |
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