David Huddleston (general)
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Lieutenant-General David Huddleston CMM, MSC, CD is a Canadian retired air force general who was Commander, Air Command in Canada from 1991 to 1993.
David Huddleston | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | Canada |
Branch | Royal Canadian Air Force / Canadian Forces |
Service years | 1960 - 1993 |
Rank | Lieutenant-General |
| Commands | Air Command |
Conflicts | Gulf War |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of Military Merit Meritorious Service Cross Canadian Forces' Decoration |
Career
Huddleston joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1960 and trained on Lockheed T-33 jet trainers.[1] He became Associate Deputy Minister (Policy) at the Department of National Defence in 1986[2] and Deputy Chief of Defence Staff at the National Defence Headquarters in 1989[3] and, in the latter role, was responsible for the formation of the Joint Staff (or 'J Staff') who were to be the primary Canadian Forces strategic planning and coordination organ.[4] This innovation was applied during the Gulf War in 1990 and, for leading Canada's deployment in that war, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross.[5] He went on to be Commander, Air Command later that year before retiring in 1993.[1]
In retirement he worked for Bombardier Inc.[6]