November 4, 2004 OTTAWA – Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, announced today the names of the recipients of Mention in Dispatches. The insignia will be presented at a later date. The Mention in Dispatches was created to recognize members of the Canadian Forces on active service and other individuals working in conjunction with the Canadian Forces for valiant conduct, devotion to duty or other distinguished service. Recipients are entitled to wear a miniature bronze oak leaf on their uniform. The two members of the Canadian Forces receiving a Mention in Dispatches are: Current Posting and Home Town Corporal B.M.R. Duval Task Force Kabul, Afghanistan Petawawa, Ont. Sergeant T.R. Hughson Task Force Kabul, Afghanistan Petawawa, Ont. Annex A contains the recipients' citations. -30- Media information Lucie Brosseau Rideau Hall Press Office (613) 998-7280 For further information on the recipients Department of National Defence Media Liaison Office (613) 996-2353 or (613) 996-2354 Public information Chancellery of Honours 1 800 465-6890 Annex A Mention in Dispatches Corporal B.M.R. Duval Task Force Kabul, Afghanistan Cpl Duval was deployed with the 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, on Operation ATHENA, Task Force Kabul, Afghanistan. In October 2003, as a member of the Initial Response Team, he witnessed a deadly mine strike on a Canadian vehicle patrol near Kabul. Despite the dangers of exploding ammunition and fire, he cautiously entered the dangerous minefield to assist in the rescue of a fallen comrade. In the face of imminent danger throughout the ordeal, Cpl Duval remained calm and distinguished himself in a manner befitting the highest standards of his Regiment and of the Canadian Forces. Sergeant T.R. Hughson Task Force Kabul, Afghanistan Sgt Hughson was deployed with the 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, on Operation ATHENA, Task Force Kabul, Afghanistan. In October 2003, as the Initial Response Team commander, he witnessed a deadly mine strike on a Canadian vehicle patrol near Kabul. Although aware of the dangers of exploding ammunition, he coordinated and provided first aid to the casualties. His calm demeanor and leadership inspired his subordinates to follow him in the removal of the victims from the minefield. In the face of imminent danger, Sgt Hughson distinguished himself in a manner befitting the highest standards of his Regiment and of the Canadian Forces.
