Robert L. Dallison served for 35 years with the Canadian Army, retiring as a lieutenant-colonel. Prior to joining the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry he completed a B.A. (History and International Studies) at the University of British Columbia. He has travelled the world, serving with the United Nations in Cyprus, and as staff intelligence officer in Germany. A graduate of Royal Roads Military College and Royal Military College, he is a highly respected historian. Upon his retirement, he became the director of the award-winning Kings Landing Historical Settlement, in Prince William, New Brunswick, a position he held from 1992 to 2002. In addition, he has been president of Fredericton Heritage Trust and was the New Brunswick representative on the Board of Governors for Heritage Canada.