Objective: My
objective is for this website to be your starting point when surfing the net
for information on Orders, Decorations and Medals. As well, I want to provide
medal researchers and collectors with the latest news and information on newly created Medals, the awarding of
medals, amendments to regulations, etc.
Note:
This website consists mainly of links to online news items and other websites
related to medals. Please keep in mind that the accuracy of information
contained in news items and websites may not necessarily be correct and should
only be used as a starting point for detailed factual research using reliable primary and
secondary sources.
Who am I: My
name is Jean-Paul LeBlanc and I am a collector who specializes in the ribbons
used to suspend the various Orders, Decorations and Medals. My collection
numbers around 10,000 items, and at the moment, I do more research than
collecting. As such, I am also very interested in any reference material
dealing with Orders, Decorations and Medals. My secondary interest is in
the WW1 Campaign in German East Africa.
I am married to a wonderful and
very understanding wife (Pauline). We have three daughters and three cute
grandchildren. I am retired from the Canadian Forces, having served 30 years
as an Air Force Communications and Electronics Engineering Officer. Upon retirement, I
transferred to the Communications Reserve, and I'm now the Commanding Officer of 700 (Borden) Communication Squadron
located at Canadian Forces Base Borden. I worked 8 years for
the Ontario Provincial Government as a Senior Planning Coordinator -
Emergency Management in the Ministry of Community Safety and
Correctional Services and the Ministry of the Attorney General. I now
have my own Emergency Management and Business Continuity Consulting
Services busineess known as JPLGroup.
For those interested, here is
an image of the medals
I have been awarded. These consist of the Special Service Medal with bars
"ALERT" and "NATO/OTAN", and the Canadian Forces
Decoration (C.D.) with two clasps denoting 32 years of service.
Where I live: I
live in the beautiful City of Barrie,
Ontario, Canada. Make
sure you check out the live Barrie Cam!
Other Hobbies:
E-mail me:
I would love to hear from
researchers, collectors and visitors to my website. I am always looking for
constructive criticism, news regarding medals, regulations, reference
material, etc.. Click
here to email me.
