Greg Maddison Explained

Greg Maddison
Rank:	Vice-Admiral
Branch:	Canadian Forces
Allegiance:	Canada
Birth Date:	6 August 1949
Birth Place:	Truro, Nova Scotia
Serviceyears:	1972–2005
Commands:	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 24 September 1997 to 21 June 2001.

Career

Maddison joined the Canadian Forces in 1972.^[2] He became Commanding Officer of the destroyer 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]

Awards and decorations

Maddison's personal awards and decorations include the following:

Ribbon	Description	Notes
	Order of Military Merit (CMM)	Appointed Commander (CMM) on 22 September 1997^[5] Appointed Officer (OMM) on 18 June 1984 ^[6]
	Meritorious Service Cross (MSC)	Decoration awarded on 10 March 1995^[7] Military division Citation for Meritorious Service Cross – MSC,^[8]
	Special Service Medal	with NATO-OTAN Clasp
	Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal
	NATO Medal for the former Yugoslavia	with FORMER YUGOSLAVIA clasp
	Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal	Decoration awarded in 1977 Canadian version
	Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal	Decoration awarded 2002^[9] Canadian version
	Canadian Forces' Decoration (CD)	with two Clasp for 32 years of services

Notes and References

1. Book: Canadian Who's Who Search. Grey House Publishing Canada.
2. Web site: Canada. Annual Report of the Chief of Defence Staff 1998 – 1999 – Annex A . 2013-09-08 . https://archive.today/20130908131030/http://www.pdgs.org.ar/Archivo/an-annexa.htm . 2013-09-08 . dead .
3. http://cnrp.ccnmatthews.com/news/releases/show_print.jsp?action=toolbox&showText=all&actionFor=366093&industry=Government Senior Promotions And Appointments Announced
4. http://ml.islandnet.com/pipermail/noavi_gen/attachments/20050214/fb497f06/Senior_CF_Promotions_and_Appointments_Announced_14Feb05-0001.pdf Senior Canadian Forces Promotions and Appointments Announced
5. Web site: Order of Military Merit List. 11 June 2018 . The Governor General of Canada.
6. Web site: Order of Military Merit List. 11 June 2018 . The Governor General of Canada.
7. Web site: Meritorious Service Decorations List. 11 June 2018 . The Governor General of Canada.
8. "Commodore Maddison was the principal commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s operation that conducted a successful embargo in support of the United Nations off the coast of the former Yugoslavia, from April 1993 to April 1994. Under continuous threat of retaliation, his force spent an impressive amount of time at sea and executed a large number of sensitive boarding and interception operations. He achieved high levels of combat readiness and helped inspire a great spirit of cohesion and pride within his dispersed squadron, demonstrating the highest standards of leadership and command. Throughout, he earned the unqualified respect and confidence of all with whom he worked."
9. Web site: The Queen Golden Jubilee Medal List. 11 June 2018 . The Governor General of Canada.