2016 Surgeon Captain Gordon Paton Fahrni, DSC, MD Award Recipient

Cadet PO1 George Gibson
49 RCSCC John Travers Cornwell VC

Cadet PO1 George Gibson graduated from Grant Park High School and will attend the University of Manitoba Faculty of Arts where he hopes to study English Literature and History. He aspires to work in the public education system of Manitoba and help shape the youth of tomorrow.

As a Cadet he attended General Training at Quadra Sea Cadet Summer Training Centre as well as Intermediate and Advanced Music at Penhold Air Cadet Summer Training Centre and is a qualified Drum Major. He has been a member of the Regional Cadet Support Unit (Northwest) Honour Band for four years as the lead trumpet, as well as being the lead trumpet in his high school’s concert and jazz bands. He has received Marksmanship Level 1, Silver Fitness, Standard First Aid and is his Corps’ only qualified bugler.

His community volunteer activities include extensive work with the Ingolf Campers Association, Winnipeg Harvest and local cleanup crews in Winnipeg. He also assists the elderly in his neighbourhood.

Within his Cadet Unit, George has used his leadership skills as the Petty Officer of the band.


HCol Bob Vandewater, Cadet PO1 George Gibson and BGen Dave Cochrane

Cadet PO1 George Gibson and HCol Bob Vandewater

Cadet PO1 George Gibson and BGen Dave Cochrane

Cadet PO1 George Gibson and Mr. Jon Reyes

Cadet PO1 George Gibson and Family with BGen Dave Cochrane

2016 Scholarship Recipients with BGen Dave Cochrane.

2016 Scholarship Recipients with Mr. Jon Reyes.

2016 Scholarship Recipients (Sea Cadets) with BGen Dave Cochrane

2016 Scholarship Recipients (Sea Cadets) with Mr. Jon Reyes

Sea Cadet Recipients and Guests with BGen Dave Cochrane and Mr. Jon Reyes