Sheila A. Hellstrom
Sheila A. Hellstrom CD (1935–2020) was a Canadian military officer who became the first woman Canadian Forces member to achieve the rank of brigadier-general, as well as being the first woman to graduate from Canadian Forces College.[1]
Sheila Hellstrom | |
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| Born | 1935 Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | 2020 Ottawa |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service/ | Air Command (Royal Canadian Air Force) |
| Years of service | 1954–1990 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Awards | Canadian Forces Decoration |
| Alma mater | Mount Allison University |
Biography
In 1935, Hellstrom was born in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia.[2] Described as a “gutsy broad” in an official performance evaluation,[3] she joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1954,[4] after graduating from Mount Allison University with a biology degree.[2][5] On January 27, 1987, Hellstorm was promoted to brigadier-general and served as director-general for personnel.[5] [6]
On December 7, 2020, Hellstrom passed away in Ottawa.
References
- "Military Leaders". Famous Canadian Women Famous Firsts. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- Crawford, Blair. "Sheila Hellstrom (1935-2020): Canada's first female general was a trailblazer for women in the military". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- Gillis, Wendy (5 July 2012). "Col. Tammy Harris takes over as first woman commander of CFB Borden". Toronto Star. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- "Canada Names Its First Woman General". The Associated Press. 27 January 1987. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- "Colonel from Ottawa named Canada's first woman general". Ottawa Citizen. 27 January 1987. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- "Get your top stories in one quick scan | CBC News". CBC News. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
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