Victor de Bedia Oland

Canadian politician (1913–1983) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Victor de Bedia Oland, OC ED CD (August 9, 1913 – June 27, 1983) was a member of the Oland family and served as the 24th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia from 1968 to 1973.[1]

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Victor de Bedia Oland
24th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
In office
July 22, 1968  October 1, 1973
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor GeneralRoland Michener
PremierG.I. Smith
Gerald Regan
Preceded byHenry Poole MacKeen
Succeeded byClarence Gosse
Personal details
Born(1913-08-09)August 9, 1913
DiedJune 27, 1983(1983-06-27) (aged 69)
Halifax, Nova Scotia
SpouseNancy Jane Medcalfe
RelationsSidney Culverwell Oland (father)
ChildrenSidney Culverwell, Evelyn Susan, Peter deBedia, Victoria Herlinda
Dalhousie University
OccupationBrewer
ProfessionBusinessman
Military service
AllegianceCanada
Branch/serviceCanadian Militia
Canadian Army
Years of service
1929 - 1950
1956 - 1960
RankCaptain
Lieutenant-Colonel
Brigadier General
UnitRoyal Canadian Artillery
Commands1st Halifax Artillery (Hon. Colonel)
Battles/warsSecond World War
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Awards and recognition



In 1980, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.[2]

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