Background
McCardell, James Elton was born on January 22, 1931 in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Son of J. Elton and Margaret Almira (Payne) McCardell.
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James Elton McCardell
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Education
Student, University Florida, Gainesville, 1950. Bachelor, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1965.
Career
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1952, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1980. Executive officer United States Ship Forrestal, 1972-1973. Deputy chief of staff Air Readiness Staff, Chief Naval Reserve, New Orleans, 1973-1976.
Commanding officer National Academy of Sciences, Key West, Florida, 1976-1978. Chief of staff Staff of Chief Naval Reserve, New Orleans, 1978-1980. Defense and naval attache United States Embassy, Brasilia, Brazil, 1981-1983.
Director Inter-American Defense College, Fort L.J. McNair, Washington, 1983-1985. Retired, 1985.
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Married Nancy Ann Chandler, July 9, 1955. Children: Jenise, Patrick.
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Political Party
Republican
Education
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1950
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1965
Career
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1952
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1972 - 1973
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1973 - 1976
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1976 - 1978
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1978 - 1980
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1980
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1981 - 1983
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1983 - 1985
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1985
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Awards
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Decorated Legion of Merit with cluster, Bronze Star medal, Air medal with 12 clusters, Defense Distinguished Service medal, Defense Superior Performance medal.Decorated Legion of Merit with cluster, Bronze Star medal, Air medal with 12 clusters, Defense Distinguished Service medal, Defense Superior Performance medal.