Background
Anderson, John Rogers was born on September 9, 1941 in Trail, British Columbia, Canada. Son of John Ross and Gladys Terry Anderson.
Anderson, John Rogers was born on September 9, 1941 in Trail, British Columbia, Canada. Son of John Ross and Gladys Terry Anderson.
Bachelor of Science, University British Columbia, Vancouver, 1963.
Commissioned, Canada Navy, 1963; advanced through grades to admiral, chief defence staff, 1993-1994; commanding officer, HMCS Restigouche, 1978-1980; naval captain, HMCS Restigouche, 1982; commander 1st Canada Destroyer Squadron, also staff member, National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada commodore, director- general maritime doctrine and operations, National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1986; rear admiral, head Canada Nuclear Submarine Acquisition project, National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1987-1989; chief maritime doctrine and operations, National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1989-1991; vice admiral, commander Maritime command Halifax, National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1991; vice chief defence staff, National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1992; admiral, chief defence staff, National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1993-1994; Canada permanent representative and ambassador to N. Atlantic Council, 1994-1998.
Member Navy League Canada (honorary life), Chief and Petty Officers Association (honorary), Canada Armed Forces (commander order military merit). M C.
Married Anne Elizabeth Penwarden, January 4, 1964. Children: Ian, Karen, Jennifer.