Art McDonald (admiral)
| Art McDonald | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |
 Canada |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Canadian Navy |
| Rank | Rear-Admiral |
| Commands held | |
| Awards |
Meritorious Service Medal[1] Canadian Forces Decoration |
Rear-Admiral Arthur Gerard McDonald MSM CD is an officer in the Royal Canadian Navy. In January 2016 it was announced that he would be appointed Commander of Maritime Forces Pacific.[2]
Captain McDonald served as the Maritime Component Commander of Canadian Joint Task Force Haiti in 2010. He received a Meritorious Service Medal in recognition for his coordination of the disaster relief activities of HMCS Halifax and HMCS Athabaskan.[3] He served as commanding officer of HMCS Halifax from 2007 to 2009 before taking command of Fifth Maritime Operations Group in December 2009.[4]
In February 2014 he was appointed Director General Maritime Forces Development.[5]
References
- ↑ "Governor General Announces the Awarding of Military Decorations". The Governor General of Canada. 28 October 2010. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
- ↑ Connolly, Amanda (January 19, 2016). "Government announces rash of military leadership changes". iPolitics. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Honours & Recognitions for the Men and Women of the Canadian Forces 2010" (PDF). Directorate of Honours and Recognition. 31 March 2011. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
- ↑ Beaton, Virginia (July 2010). "Fleet welcomes new commander" (PDF). Trident News. 44 (15): 5.
- ↑ "The Chief of the Defence Staff announces senior promotions, appointments, and retirements in the Canadian Armed Forces". Canadian Forces. February 7, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
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