Heather Erxleben (born 1966) is a former Canadian Forces soldier who was the first female to graduate from a Regular Force infantry trades training course. The Canadian Forces (CF ( French: Forces canadiennes) are the unified Armed forces of Canada, governed by the National Defence A soldier is a general English term that refers to a member of a land component of National Armed forces. The Infantry is the oldest and most numerous of the Combat Arms in the Armed forces, and consists She graduated from the PPCLI Battle School in CFB Wainwright, Alberta on January 19, 1989. Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, commonly referred to as CFB Wainwright is a Canadian Forces Base located in Denwood, Alberta, adjacent Alberta (ælˈbɝtə is one of Canada's prairie provinces. It became a province on September 1 1905 [1] 21 other women had attempted to pass the 16 month training course, but she was the first to succeed.
Her first assignment after training was to 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, at that time stationed in BC. Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI is an infantry regiment in the Canadian Forces (CF belonging to 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (1 CMBG [2] She was in the military for three years, and left the services after her initial commitment was completed.
Before her time in the Canadian Forces, Erxleben drove a truck for a lumber company. [2] As of 2006, Heather Erxleben is a nurse in British Columbia. [3]
In May of 2006, when interviewed by the Toronto Star regarding the death of Captain Nichola Goddard, the first female Canadian soldier killed in combat, Erxleben commented: “It's just throwing the clock back, it's going back in time — not going forward. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Toronto Star is Canada 's highest-circulation newspaper though its print edition is distributed almost entirely within the province of Ontario. Captain Nichola Kathleen Sarah Goddard MSM ( May 2 1980 &ndash May 17 2006) was the first female Canadian soldier . . If it was a man (killed), wouldn't it be just as important?” [4]
References
- ^ Forster, Merna M. . "This Month in Canadian Herstory: January", heroines. ca: A Guide to Women in Canadian History, 2004. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Retrieved on 2006-08-25. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the
- ^ a b Bornath, L. M. . "Famous, Should Be Famous, and Infamous Canadians: Mini Profiles", famouscanadians. net, 2006. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2006-08-25. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the
- ^ "Goddard proved equality of women", The Gazette (Montreal), part of canada. com, 2006-05-19. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Retrieved on 2006-08-25. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the
- ^ White, Hilary; Westen, John-Henry. "First Canadian Female Combat Soldier Killed - A Victim of Feminist Ideology", LifeSiteNews. com, 2006-05-18. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Retrieved on 2006-08-25. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the
- "Woman, 22, Makes history as Canadian combat soldier" The Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ont: Jan 20, 1989. pg. A. 5
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