About Jack Vance
Lived 1933 – 2013 (aged 80). Jack Vance was a Canadian military officer.
Lieutenant-General John Elwood "Jack" Vance, (July 28, 1933 – September 10, 2013) was a Canadian Forces officer who became Vice Chief of the Defence Staff in Canada.
Career Vance joined the Canadian Army in 1952 and graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada in 1956. He became Commanding Officer of 3 Mechanized Commando at CFB Baden-Soellingen in 1971, Deputy Chief of Staff Training in 1972, and Director Individual Training at National Defence Headquarters in 1973.
His son Jonathan, was Chief of the Defence Staff from 2015 to 2021.
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Who was Jack Vance?
Canadian general (1933-2013)
When was Jack Vance born?
Jack Vance was born on 28 July 1933 in Tweed.
When did Jack Vance die?
Jack Vance died on 10 September 2013 in Tweed.
What was Jack Vance's occupation?
Jack Vance was a military officer.
What nationality was Jack Vance?
Jack Vance was Canadian.
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