Coat of Arms Belonging to CGG Officer - Colonel (Dr.) Brock Andrew Millman, CD PhD. (1963-2018)

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Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

Name/Title

Coat of Arms Belonging to CGG Officer - Colonel (Dr.) Brock Andrew Millman, CD PhD. (1963-2018)

Description

Coat of Arms Belonging to CGG Officer - Colonel Brock Millman, CD (1963-2018) ABOUT THE CGG OFFICER: Colonel Brock Millman, CD Born in Brantford on December 17, 1963. He completed his double honours undergraduate degree in History and English at Huron University College while also pursuing a military career with the Fourth Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment. While studying at McGill University, Brock enrolled in The Canadian Grenadier Guards where he was promoted to the rank of Major, and served in various roles including No1 Company (Operational) Commander. He went on to receive his Masters from the School of Oriental and African Studies, UK and completed his doctoral degree from McGill University. He had a passion for travel and pursued many teaching careers at various Universities across Canada. In 2001, he started working as a History Professor at Western University and also became the Director of the International Relations Program. He continued to serve with the Army Reserve while teaching and was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel, June 2005 when he assumed command of the 4 RCR. In 2008, he was appointed Commanding Officer of the 31 Canadian Brigade Group Battle School. In 2010 was deployed to Afghanistan where he was a Senior Advisor in the Afghan Ministry of Defence. In 2011, Brock was promoted to the substantive rank of Colonel. Dr. Millman was a well renowned author and completed many award-winning research articles and books on topics such as international relations, history, the military, political developments and the Great War. In 2016, he was the proud recipient of the prestigious C.P. Stacey Prize for his book, "Polarity, Patriotism, and Dissent in Great War Canada." Brock worked tirelessly for the welfare of at-risk veterans: buying groceries, arranging counseling, employment and housing, whatever was necessary for those in need. Brock was a humble, honest, good man. He was a gift to Canada and all that knew him. Brock was the definition of character, loyalty and duty. He will be dearly, dearly missed by many.

Created By

Abdourahamane, Issa

Create Date

December 26, 2023

Updated By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

November 1, 2024