OTTAWA - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, announced today the appointment of 111 members of the Canadian Regular and Reserve forces to the Order of Military Merit.
The recipients will receive their insignia during an investiture ceremony, which will be held at a later date.
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 appointments include six commanders, 22 officers and 83 members.
The information in this press release was provided by the Department of National Defence and reflects the members' current rank and posting. The appointments have been in effect since November 24, 2009.
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A list of recipients is attached, as well as background information on the Order of Military Merit
For information on the
Canadian Honours System:
Annabelle Cloutier
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-993-2569
acloutier@gg.ca
www.gg.ca
www.citizenvoices.gg.ca
For information on the Order of Military Merit and the recipients:
Department of National Defence
Media Liaison Office
1-866-377-0811
613-996-2353
www.forces.gc.ca
