Lieutenant-Commander Philip M Gould, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(at the time with Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton)

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009; Governor General of Canada media release, 23 June 2009)

Captain DP Gayton, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

Lieutenant-Commander JMP Godin, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

Chief Warrant Officer JPC Fortin, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Brian F Fisher, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(at the time with Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott)

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009; Governor General of Canada media release, 23 June 2009)

Brigadier-General Leslie Lawrence Fuller (United States military)

Meritorious Service Cross

"Retired Brigadier-General Fuller was deployed as the chief of staff of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan, from February to August 2004. He was instrumental in the execution of intelligence-driven operations and for optimizing the strategic effects of ISAF in Afghanistan. His professional knowledge and exceptional dedication forged the essential relationships between ISAF, international partners and senior leaders of the Afghan government. Brigadier-General Fuller's outstanding performance under demanding circumstances has brought international praise and acclaim to the Canadian Forces and to Canada."

(Governor General of Canada media release, 2 July 2008)

Chief Warrant Officer DW Ellis, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

Chief Warrant Officer KG Drew, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

Major Paddy A Douglass, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(at the time with the Office of the Director General Alternate Dispute Resolution)

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009; Governor General of Canada media release, 23 June 2009)

Sergeant Kevin G Dickson, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(at the time with 1 Field Ambulance)

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009; Governor General of Canada media release, 23 June 2009)

Warrant Officer George P Della Valle, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(at the time with 45 Engineer Squadron)

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009; Governor General of Canada media release, 23 June 2009)

Lieutenant-General Joseph Guy Marc Lessard, CMM, MSC, CD

Meritorious Service Cross

"From February to November 2008, Lieutenant-General Lessard, then major-general, was deployed as commander of Regional Command (South). His insight into the complex nature of the battle space, coupled with his exceptional strategic vision and operational foresight, shaped the multinational counter-insurgency campaign in southern Afghanistan, and set the conditions in place for the success of multinational forces. Lieutenant-General Lessard's integrity, statesmanship and dedication ensured the coalition's operational success in Afghanistan's most violent and challenging region."

(Governor General of Canada media release, 21 October 2009)

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Commander of the Order of Military Merit

(at the time Assistant Chief of Land Staff)

(Governor General of Canada media release, 26 January 2009)

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Legion of Merit
[USA]

(Canada Gazette, vol. 138, no. 9, 28 February 2004)

Chief Warrant Officer JF Ghislain Daigle, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(at the time with 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Headquarters and Signal Squadron)

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009; Governor General of Canada media release, 23 June 2009)

Chief Warrant Officer JW Dalke, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

Chief Warrant Officer DW Coxall, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

Chief Warrant Officer J Mario JC Cournoyer, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(at the time with Canadian Operational Support Command Headquarters)

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009; Governor General of Canada media release, 23 June 2009)

Sergeant AC Comé, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

Sergeant JG Denis Cloutier, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(at the time with Land Force Quebec Area Training Centre)

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009; Governor General of Canada media release, 23 June 2009)

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class RB Clark-McKay, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

Warrant Officer MBL Chassé, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

Corporal John T Chalmer, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(at the time with Canadian Special Operations Forces Command Headquarters)

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009; Governor General of Canada media release, 23 June 2009)

Warrant Officer LR Canam, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

Master Corporal Paul Daniel Rachynski, MMV

Medal of Military Valour

"On May 6, 2008, a Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team patrol was ambushed in the Zharey district of Afghanistan. After neutralizing the initial threat, Master Corporal Rachynski selflessly led both Canadian and Afghan soldiers through heavy insurgent fire to rejoin his besieged patrol. Master Corporal Rachynski's determination and calm under fire allowed his patrol to evacuate the wounded and execute a fighting withdrawal with no further casualties."

(Governor General of Canada media release, 21 October 2009)

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Mention in Dispatches

"Cpl Rachynski was deployed with 9 Platoon, C Company, 1 PPCLI Battle Group during Operation ARCHER. On May 29, 2006, while employed as the air sentry in a light armoured vehicle, a determined enemy ambushed his convoy using rocket-propelled grenades, as well as small arms and machine gun fire. Since the close proximity of the enemy precluded the use of the light armoured vehicle’s main armament, Cpl Rachynski stood exposed in the air sentry hatch and maintained a constant rate of fire, despite his vehicle being struck repeatedly by grenades and small arms fire. His generous actions contributed to the suppression of the enemy fire and enabled the convoy to escape the ambush."

(Governor General of Canada media release, 27 October 2006; Canada Gazette, vol. 141, no. 8, 24 February 2007; Governor General of Canada website)

Master Warrant Officer Darrell F Bates, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(at the time with 2 Service Battalion)

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009; Governor General of Canada media release, 23 June 2009)

Major WJ Beaudoin, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

Master Warrant Officer DA Badgerow, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

Chief Warrant Officer Allen G Atwell, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(at the time with Canadian Forces Dental Services School)

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009; Governor General of Canada media release, 23 June 2009)

Lieutenant-Colonel Darryl Albert Mills, MSC, CD

Meritorious Service Cross

"While serving as an exchange officer with the United States Army, Lieutenant-Colonel Mills demonstrated outstanding professionalism as deputy chief of staff, 3rd Infantry Division and Multi-National Division, in Iraq. Routinely entrusted with responsibilities far exceeding his rank, Lieutenant-Colonel Mills was recognized for his analytical and decision-making abilities under the most difficult of circumstances. He was a superb ambassador who brought honour to the Canadian Forces and to Canada."

(Governor General of Canada media release, 21 October 2009; Governor General of Canada media release, 11 November 2009)

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Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster
[USA]

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.22, 30 May 2009)

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Bronze Star
[USA]

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.22, 30 May 2009)

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Meritorious Service Medal
[USA]

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.22, 30 May 2009)

Chief Warrant Officer GD Alex, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

Colonel KL Woiden, OMM, CD

Officer of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

Major EM Vaughan, OMM, CD

Officer of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

Colonel JH Vance, OMM, CD

Officer of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

Captain Robert Colbourne, MSM, CD

Mention in Dispatches

(Canada Gazette, vol.142, no.45, 8 November 2008; Governor General of Canada media release, 21 October 2008)

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Meritorious Service Medal

"Captain Colbourne was deployed as a member of the Operational Mentor and Liaison Team, in Afghanistan, from August 2007 to February 2008. While leading attacks or coordinating the evacuation of wounded soldiers, he provided guidance through numerous engagements with the enemy under extremely adverse conditions. His leadership and devotion to duty were an inspiration to the Afghan soldiers, encouraging them to excel during difficult operations."

(Governor General of Canada media release, 4 June 2008)

Major-General Reginald W Lewis, CM, CMM, CD

Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit
[Poland]

(Canada Gazette, vol.142, no.26, 28 June 2008 (originally the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit); Canada Gazette, vol.142, no.45, 8 November 2008)

Chief Warrant Officer Christopher A White, MMM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(at the time with 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry)

(Canada Gazette, vol.142, no.47, 22 November 2008; Governor General of Canada media release, 23 June 2009)

Captain (N) DL Sing, OMM, CD

Officer of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

Lieutenant-Colonel Gerald M Pratt, OMM, CD

Officer of the Order of Military Merit

(at the time with the Office of the Director General Military Engineering)

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009; Governor General of Canada media release, 23 June 2009)

Master Warrant Officer Joseph John Raymond Butler, MMM, MSM, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(at the time with 2 Combat Engineer Regiment)

(Canada Gazette, vol.142, no.47, 22 November 2008; Governor General of Canada media release, 26 January 2009)

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Meritorious Service Medal

"Sergeant Butler was a field engineer section commander in Croatia, when, on three separate occasions in October and December 1994, he was personally responsible for clearing mines during most trying conditions. Due to his actions, his battalion was able to establish its presence in a previously unpassable area, the United Nations Force was able to occupy and sustain a new presence in a vital area, and two casualties of a mine explosion were successfully evacuated. Throughout, he demonstrated the highest standard of professionalism, skill and devotion to duty."

(Governor General of Canada)

Colonel JAJ Parent, OMM, CD

Officer of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

[may also be the same as Major Alain J Parent, with US decoration]

Major Brenda D Milligan, OMM, CD

Officer of the Order of Military Merit

(at the time with 14 Wing)

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009; Governor General of Canada media release, 23 June 2009)

Colonel BA McQuade, OMM, CD

Officer of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

Colonel DD Marshall, OMM, CD

Officer of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

Colonel CR King, OMM, CD

Officer of the Order of Military Merit

(Canada Gazette, vol.143, no.24, 13 June 2009)

[also holds an MBE]

Chief Warrant Officer Mark Leslie Baisley, MMM, MSC, CD

Member of the Order of Military Merit

(at the time with the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment)

(Canada Gazette, vol.142, no.47, 22 November 2008; Governor General of Canada media release, 26 January 2009)

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Meritorious Service Cross

"While deployed in Afghanistan as the regimental sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group, from January to August 2007, Chief Warrant Officer Baisley maintained an unwavering focus on his mission and an exemplary discipline. His effective management of personnel, from soldier welfare to force protection, was highly regarded and respected."

(Governor General of Canada media release, 11 March 2008; Canada Gazette, vol.142, no.16, 19 April 2008)

Captain (N) William S Truelove, OMM, CD

Officer of the Order of Military Merit

(at the time with Fourth Maritime Operations Group Headquarters)

(Canada Gazette, vol.142, no.47, 22 November 2008; Governor General of Canada media release, 23 June 2009)

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Officer of the Legion of Merit
[USA]

(Canada Gazette, vol.141, no.39, 29 September 2007)

Captain (N) Norman H Jolin, OMM, CD

Officer of the Order of Military Merit

(at the time with the Canadian Defence Liaison Staff London)

(Canada Gazette, vol.142, no.47, 22 November 2008; Governor General of Canada media release, 18 February 2009)

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NATO Meritorious Service Medal
[NATO]

(Canada Gazette, vol.138, no.31, 31 July 2004)

Captain (N) Serge C Bertrand, OMM, CD

Officer of the Order of Military Merit

(at the time with the Office of the Chief of Maritime Staff)

(Canada Gazette, vol.142, no.47, 22 November 2008; Governor General of Canada media release, 18 February 2009)

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Officer of the Legion of Merit
[USA]

(Canada Gazette, vol.140, no.38, 23 September 2006; Canada Gazette, vol.140, no.43, 28 October 2006)

Major-General Stuart A. Beare, CMM, MSM, CD

Commander of the Order of Military Merit

(then Commander, Land Force Doctrine and Training System Headquarters)

(Canada Gazette, vol.142, no.47, 22 November 2008; Governor General of Canada media release, 18 February 2009)

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Meritorious Service Medal

"MGen Beare, then-Brigadier-General, is commended for his outstanding performance as the Commander of the Multinational Brigade Northwest of the NATO Stabilization Force in Bosnia-Herzegovina from September 2003 to September 2004. Throughout his posting, he led the transformation of the multinational team from a stabilization force to a deterrence presence. Under his leadership, the Multinational Brigade Northwest partners were ready to adopt the deterrence presence posture well ahead of the flanking multinational brigades. MGen Beare provided exceptional service in this key command position in support of Canada's continuing participation in the stabilization force. His contributions reflected highly on the Canadian Forces and on Canada."

(Governor General of Canada media release, 12 September 2006; Canada Gazette, vol. 140, no. 44, 4 November 2006)

Commander Stephen Alexander Virgin, MSM, CD

Meritorious Service Medal

"Commander Virgin, commanding officer of Her Majesty's Canadian Ship TORONTO, was deployed as the commander of Operation SEXTANT, from July 25 to December 15, 2007. His exceptional skills and initiative were useful during sometimes tense and potentially hostile international negotiations, and in search and rescue operations. His diplomatic tact enhanced Canada's reputation in the eyes of Allied partners and the international community."

(Canada Gazette, vol.142, no.48, 29 November 2008)

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Meritorious Service Medal
[USA]

(Canada Gazette, vol.139, no.8, 19 February 2005)

Major Peter Richard Sullivan, MSM, CD

Meritorious Service Medal

"Major Sullivan was deployed to Afghanistan as the deputy commanding officer of the Operational Mentor and Liaison Team and as mentor to the 1st Brigade operations officer of the Afghan National Army, from February to August 2007. His planning and teaching skills were pivotal to expanding Canada's contribution to the team and in enhancing credibility with both the Afghan National Army and coalition partners. His leadership enabled a strategic shift in focus from combat operations to capacity development and have established the conditions for the long-term success of the Afghan National Army."

(Canada Gazette, vol.142, no.48, 29 November 2008)

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NATO Meritorious Service Medal
[NATO]

(Canada Gazette, vol.142, no.22, 31 May 2008)