Commander of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem

Commander of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (CStJ)

Established in 1888 by Queen Victoria, the Order of St. John honours Canadians who have performed or are prepared to perform exceptional services for the Order, particularly through the St. John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem and St. John Ambulance.

The Commander grade is one of five levels within the Order. It is awarded for significant contributions and leadership within the Order. Members are typically admitted at a lower grade and promoted over time. His Majesty King Charles III is the Order’s Sovereign, and the Governor General is the Prior in Canada.


Lieutenant-Colonel Richard H. Felstead, OStJ, CD Date of Award: December 21, 2005 Notes Promoted to Commander of the Order of St. John effective 21 December 2005. Published in the Canada Gazette, Vol 140, No. 17, dated 29 April 2006.
Master Warrant Officer Michael Hayes, OStJ, CD Date of Award: May 24, 2003 Notes Promoted to Commander of the Order of St. John in 2003. He received Serving Brother in 1987 and Officer in 1994. At the time of his promotion to Commander and Deputy Provincial Commissioner within St John Ambulance. Published in the Canada Gazette Vol 137, No. 21, dated 24 May 2003.

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Commander of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (CStJ)

Lieutenant-Colonel Richard H. Felstead, OStJ, CD

Master Warrant Officer Michael Hayes, OStJ, CD