Vice-Admiral Alistair Bruce Donaldson is a retired officer in the Royal Canadian Navy.
Career Donaldson completed bachelor's degrees in political science and economics from Carleton University and a master's degree in international relations and maritime strategic studies from Dalhousie University. He also attended the Canadian Forces College, graduating the Command and Staff Course and the National Security Studies Course.
Donaldson received his officer commission in the Canadian Forces in the naval reserves in 1977. He joined the regular force in 1982 as a navigation specialist with Maritime Command (MARCOM). He then served as a weapons officer, combat officer and executive officer.Bruce Donaldson Biography
Donaldson was appointed Vice Chief of the Defence Staff and promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral effective July 26, 2010.Vice-Admiral Bruce Donaldson Assumes Role as Vice Chief of the Defence Staff He retired from this post in September 2013.Lieutenant-General Guy Thibault assumes role as Vice Chief of the Defence Staff
Awards and decorations Donaldson's personal awards and decorations include the following:
RibbonDescriptionNotes Order of Military Merit (CMM) Appointed Commander (CMM) on 24 November 2009Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee MedalDecoration awarded in 2002 Canadian version Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee MedalDecoration awarded in 2012 Canadian versionCanadian Forces' Decoration (CD)with two Clasp for 32 years of service
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