Background
McVadon, Eric Alton was born on September 3, 1936 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. Son of Eric Alton Senior and Nita Marie (Gautreaux) McVadon.
McVadon, Eric Alton was born on September 3, 1936 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. Son of Eric Alton Senior and Nita Marie (Gautreaux) McVadon.
Bachelor, Tulane University, 1958; graduate with honors, Naval Postgraduate School, 1964; Master of Science, George Washington University, 1969; graduate with distinction, Naval War College, 1969; graduate with distinction, National War College, 1977.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1958; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1989; numerous naval ships and aviation squadrons, United States Navy, various locations, 1958-1975; commanding officer Patrol Squadron 40, United States Navy, Moffett Field, California, 1975-1976; assistant for Spain, Yugoslavia and Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics, Office Secretary Defense, Washington, 1977-1980; member of staff group, Office Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, 1980-1981; deputy director political-military division Office Chief Naval Operations, Washington, 1984-1985; deputy director Defense Mapping Agency, Washington, 1985-1986; commanding officer, Naval Station, Keflavik, Iceland, 1982-1984; commander, Iceland Defense Force, Keflavik, 1986-1989; defense and naval attaché, American Embassy, Beijing, 1990-1992; with Office Chief Naval Pers., United States Navy, Washington, since 1992. Chairman Iceland-United States Defense Council, 1982-1984, 86-89.
Member of the United States Naval Institute, National War College Alumni Association.
Married Marshall Marie Phillips, June 2, 1956. Children: Douglas, Michelle, Erin, Scott, Kevin.
