February 18, 2009
OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, announced today the appointment of 50 members of the Canadian regular and reserve forces to the Order of Military Merit. The recipients will receive their insignia during an investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at 11:00 a.m.
The Order of Military Merit was created in 1972 to recognize meritorious service and devotion to duty by members of the Canadian Forces. The Order has three levels of membership: Commander (C.M.M.), Officer (O.M.M.) and Member (M.M.M.). The ceremony includes the appointment of three commanders, 16 officers and 31 members. The information in this press release was provided by the Department of National Defence and reflects the rank and posting of the members at the time of their nomination. A complete list of recipients is attached.
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Media information
Marie-Paule Thorn (Information on Ceremony)
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-993-2569
www.gg.ca / www.citizensvoices.ca
Media Liaison Office (Information on Recipients)
Department of National Defence
613-996-2353 or 1-800-377-0811
www.forces.gc.ca
ANNEX A - SCHEDULE
Members of the media are asked to observe the following schedule:
10:30 a.m. Media arrive at Rideau Hall
11:00 a.m. Ceremony begins
Entrance of the Governor General and the Chief of the Defence Staff
The Governor General speaks
The Governor General presents the insignia: commanders first, followed by officers and members
The Chief of the Defence Staff speaks
12:00 p.m. Media interviews with recipients
ANNEX B - RECIPIENTS
COMMANDERS
Major-General S.A. Beare , C.M.M., M.S.M., C.D.
Commander, Land Force Doctrine and Training System Headquarters, Kingston, Ontario
Major-General J.P.Y.D. Gosselin , C.M.M., C.D. This is a promotion within the Order
Commander, Canadian Defence Academy Headquarters, Kingston, Ontario
Rear-Admiral B.M. Weadon , C.M.M., C.D.
Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance and Corporate Services, National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario
Lieutenant-Colonel S.F. Beharriell , O.M.M., C.D.
Canadian Forces College, Toronto, Ontario
Captain(N) S.C. Bertrand , O.M.M, C.D.
Office of the Chief of Maritime Staff, National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario
Colonel D.C. Burt , O.M.M., C.D.
Office of the Chief of the Air Staff, National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario
Colonel J.R. Ferron , O.M.M., C.D.
Office of the Chief of Defence Intelligence, National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario
Lieutenant-Colonel P.F.C. Garbutt , O.M.M., C.D.
Directorate Aerospace Equipment Program Management (Maritime), National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario
Lieutenant-Colonel W.H. Garrick , O.M.M., C.D.
Canadian Forces National Investigative Services, National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario
Colonel L.G. Gillis , O.M.M., C.D.
Canadian Forces College, Toronto, Ontario
Lieutenant-Colonel J.W. Hammond , O.M.M., C.D.
Canadian Special Operations Regiment, Petawawa, Ontario
Major D.L. Harper , O.M.M., C.D.
22 Wing North Bay, Hornell Heights, Ontario
Captain(N) H.T. Harsch , O.M.M., C.D.
HMCS Athabascan , Halifax, Nova Scotia
Captain(N) N.H. Jolin , O.M.M., C.D.
Canadian Defence Liaison Staff, London United Kingdom
Commander R.W. Jones , O.M.M., C.D.
Canadian Fleet Atlantic Headquarters, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Lieutenant-Colonel J.N. Lalonde , O.M.M., C.D.
Land Force Quebec Area Training Centre, Courcelette, Quebec
Lieutenant-Colonel R.S. Martinell , O.M.M., C.D.
Canadian Forces Support Training Group, Borden, Ontario
Lieutenant-Colonel D.A. Mason , O.M.M., C.D.
1 Canadian Air Division Headquarters, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Lieutenant-Colonel D.A. Rundle , O.M.M., C.D.
Base Commander, Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, Petawawa, Ontario
Lieutenant W.J. Anderson , M.M.M., C.D.
5 th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group, Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador
Chief Warrant Officer C.J. Barth , M.M.M., C.D
1 st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo, Manitoba
Captain T.D. Brodie , M.M.M., C.D.
436 Transport Squadron, Trenton, Ontario
Chief Warrant Officer J.Y.P. Casavant , M.M.M., C.D.
4 Wing, Cold Lake, Alberta
Chief Warrant Officer J.G.M.P. Côté , M.M.M., C.D.
Directorate General Military Careers, National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario
Warrant Officer R.R.G. Cranford , M.M.M., C.D.
403 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron, Oromocto, New Brunswick
Master Warrant Officer J.M. Doppler , M.M.M., C.D.
731 Signal Squadron, Shilo, Manitoba
Sergeant T.A. Flath , M.M.M., C.D.
734 (Regina) Communication Squadron, Regina, Saskatchewan
Chief Warrant Officer G.K. Gagawchuk , M.M.M., C.D.
Canadian Forces Support Training Group, Borden, Ontario
Chief Warrant Officer J.A. Guimond , M.M.M., C.D.
5 Combat Engineer Regiment, Courcelette, Quebec
Petty Officer 2 nd Class J.P. Haas , M.M.M., C.D.
HMCS Regina , Victoria, British, Columbia
Master Warrant Officer T.A. Innes , M.M.M., C.D.
Land Force Central Area Training Centre, Meaford, Ontario
Petty Officer 1 st Class S.W. Jeffery , M.M.M., C.D.
HMCS Algonquin , Victoria, British Columbia
Chief Warrant Officer K.P. Jones , M.M.M., C.D.
1 Engineer Support Unit, Moncton, New Brunswick
Chief Warrant Officer K.R. Junor , M.M.M., C.D.
Joint Task Force (Central) Headquarters, Toronto, Ontario
Warrant Officer J.G. Lamarre , M.M.M., C.D.
Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School, Richelain, Quebec
Chief Petty Officer 1 st Class J.A.C. Laurendeau , M.M.M., C.D.
Canadian Fleet Atlantic Headquarters, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Warrant Officer D.G. Marshall , M.M.M., C.D.
21 Aerospace Control and Warning Squadron, Hornell Heights, Ontario
Sergeant R.H. Mitchell , M.M.M., C.D.
2 Electronic Warfare Squadron, Kingston, Ontario
Chief Petty Officer 1 st Class M.E. Moger , M.M.M., C.D.
Sea Training Pacific, Victoria, British Columbia
Chief Warrant Officer G.W.F. Morrison , M.M.M., C.D.
Canadian Forces Base / Area Support Unit Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta
Chief Petty Officer 2 nd Class J.F. Murphy , M.M.M., C.D.
Canadian Forces Base / Area Support Unit Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta
Chief Warrant Officer J.E.O. Myers , M.M.M., C.D.
Canadian Forces Joint Support Group Headquarters, Kingston, Ontario
Chief Warrant Officer B.G. Paradis , M.M.M., C.D.
Directorate General Military Engineering, National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario
Master Warrant Officer A. Renaud , M.M.M., C.D.
1 st Battalion, Royal 22 e Régiment, Courcelette, Quebec
Master Warrant Officer T.G. Roberts , M.M.M., C.D.
1 Canadian Field Hospital, Petawawa, Ontario
Captain R.J.A. Robillard , M.M.M., C.D.
Canadian Forces Base Kingston, Kingston, Ontario
Chief Warrant Officer J.M.Y. Rochon , M.M.M., C.D.
5 Area Support Group, Courcelette, Quebec
Chief Warrant Officer J.L. Scheidl , M.M.M., C.D.
Canadian Special Operations Regiment, Petawawa, Ontario
Chief Petty Officer 2 nd Class M.P. Simonsen , M.M.M., C.D.
Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic), Halifax, Nova Scotia
Master Warrant Officer M.P. Webb , M.M.M., C.D.
1 Combat Engineer Regiment, Edmonton, Alberta
ANNEX C - ORDER OF MILITARY MERIT FACT SHEET
The Order of Military Merit recognizes distinctive merit and exceptional service displayed by the men and women of the Canadian Forces, both regular and reserve. Many have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty, and the Order honours them for their commitment to Canada, according to the following three levels:
The level of Commander (post-nominals: C.M.M.) recognizes outstanding meritorious service and demonstrated leadership in duties of great responsibility.
The level of Officer (post-nominals: O.M.M.) recognizes outstanding meritorious service in duties of responsibility.
The level of Member (post-nominals: M.M.M.) recognizes exceptional service or performance of duty.
Eligibility and Nominations
A commanding officer or a military advisory committee (for ranks of colonel and above) recommends to the Chief of the Defence Staff the names of those serving members of the Canadian Forces, both regular and reserve, they consider eligible. The Chief of the Defence Staff then submits the names to the Governor General for approval.
The number of appointments per year is limited to one-tenth of one per cent of the average number of persons who were members of the Canadian Forces during the previous year. In 1997, for instance, 110 appointments were made. There are no posthumous appointments. Recipients may be promoted within the Order. They must exchange their insignia for that which corresponds to the new level, since no member may hold more than one appointment at any time.
The Order's constitution permits members of the armed forces of another country to be appointed as honorary commanders, officers and members. Appointments are made for outstanding meritorious service to Canada or to the Canadian Forces in the performance of military duties.
