Greg Maddison
| Greg Maddison | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 6, 1949 Truro, Nova Scotia |
| Allegiance |
 Canada |
| Service/branch |
 Canadian Forces |
| Years of service | 1972-2005 |
| Rank | Vice-Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMCS Athabaskan First Canadian Destroyer Squadron Standing Naval Force Atlantic |
| Awards |
Commander of the Order of Military Merit Meritorious Service Cross Canadian Forces Decoration |
Vice-Admiral Gregory Ralph Maddison CMM, MSC, CD (born 6 August 1949)[1] is a retired officer of the Canadian Forces. He was Chief of the Maritime Staff from 1997 to 2001.
Career
Maddison joined the Canadian Forces in 1972.[2] He became Commanding Officer of the destroyer HMCS Athabaskan in 1986, Director Maritime Operations Plans and Reserves in 1989 and Commander of the First Canadian Destroyer Squadron in 1991.[2] He went on to be Commander of NATO's Standing Naval Force Atlantic in 1993, Assistant Chief of Staff (Personnel & Training) in 1994 and Chief of the Maritime Staff in September 1997.[2] His last appointment was as Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff in May 2001[3] before retiring in 2005.[4]
References
- ↑ Canadian Who's Who Search. Grey House Publishing Canada.
- 1 2 3 Canada. Annual Report of the Chief of Defence Staff 1998 - 1999 - Annex A
- ↑ Senior Promotions And Appointments Announced Department of National Defence, 24 May 2001
- ↑ Senior Canadian Forces Promotions and Appointments Announced Navy League, February 14, 2005
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gary Garnett |
Chief of the Maritime Staff 1997-2001 |
Succeeded by Ronald Buck |
| Directors of the Naval Service | | |
|---|---|---|
| Chiefs of the Naval Staff | ||
| Commanders, Maritime Command | ||
| Chiefs of the Maritime Staff | ||
| Commanders of the Royal Canadian Navy | ||
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