Background
Eger, John Gaylord was born on October 25, 1948 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Frank Anton and Dorothy Louise (Abbaduska) Eger.
Eger, John Gaylord was born on October 25, 1948 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Frank Anton and Dorothy Louise (Abbaduska) Eger.
Bachelor in History, Geography, University Hawaii, 1970. Master of Arts in the United States History, University Hawaii, 1971. Doctor of Philosophy in the United States History, University Hawaii, 1977.
Enlisted United States Navy, 1970. Training officer Patrol Squadron 24, Jacksonville, Florida, 1972-1975. Instructor Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 41, San Diego, 1975-1978.
Maintenance officer Commandor Patrol Wings Pacific, Adak, Alabama, 1978-1979. Advanced through grades to lieutenant Commander, 1980. Executive officer Naval Facility, Lewes, Dele., 1979-1981.
Staff, planning officer Commander Fleet Air Keflavik, Iceland, 1981-1983. Tactics officer Patrol Squadron 22, Barber's Point, Hawaii, 1983-1986. Assistant officer in charge Forward Area Support Team, Norwalk, Virginia, 1986-1988.
Instructor Weapons Training Group, San Diego, since 1988.
Counsellor, Boy Scout American. Member National Geography Society, Smithsonian Associates, University São Paolo. Naval Institute, American Museum.