OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, announces the awarding of 2 Stars of Military Valour and 1 Medal of Military Valour, as well as 1 Meritorious Service Cross (Military Division) and 3 Meritorious Service Medals (Military Division), to members of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) and the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI).
The decorations were presented today by the Governor General, during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff, was also in attendance. The recipients were recognized for devotion to duty and acts of valour in the presence of the enemy and for military deeds performed in a highly professional manner.
During the ceremony, the Chief of the Defence Staff presented the Chief of the Defence Staff Commendation to two CANSOFCOM members.
For security and operational reasons, recipients’ names and citations will not be released. Additional information on Military Valour Decorations and Meritorious Service Decorations is attached.
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