Jennifer Bennett
Canadian military personnel
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Rear-Admiral Jennifer J. Bennett, CMM, CD is a retired Canadian Forces Naval Reserve officer. In 2011, she served as Chief of Reserves and Cadets. As such, she was the highest ranking reservist in the Canadian Armed Forces and the most senior woman in the Royal Canadian Navy.[1][2] She served as commanding officer of HMCS Malahat from 1995 to 1998, and as Commander of the Naval Reserve from 2007 to 2011.[3] She was named as one of Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women in 2011.[4]
Jennifer Bennett | |
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| Allegiance |  Canada |
| Branch |  Royal Canadian Navy / Canadian Forces Maritime Command |
| Service years | 1976–2019 |
| Rank | Rear-Admiral |
| Commands | Chief of Reserves and Cadets (2011–2015) Commander of the Naval Reserve (2007–2011) HMCS Malahat (1995-1998) |
Honours
In 2004, Bennett was appointed an Officer of the Order of Military Merit (OMM) in recognition of "outstanding meritorious service in duties of responsibility".[5] In 2012, she promoted to Commander of the Order of Military Merit (CMM) in recognition of "outstanding meritorious service and demonstrated leadership in duties of great responsibility".[5][6]
In June 2015, Bennett was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree by the University of Alberta.[1]
Awards and decorations
Bennett's personal awards and decorations include the following:
| Ribbon | Description | Notes |
| Order of Military Merit (CMM) | |
| 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal |
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| Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal |
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| Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal |
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| Canadian Forces' Decoration (CD) |
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CDS Commendation