Ottawa - His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will preside over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Monday, June 8, 2015, at 11 a.m. The Governor General will bestow the honour on 2 Commanders, 8 Officers and 38 Members.
Created in 1972, the Order of Military Merit recognizes meritorious service and devotion to duty by members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Order honours them for their commitment to Canada, according to the following three levels of membership: Commander (C.M.M.), Officer (O.M.M.) and Member (M.M.M.).
A media schedule for the investiture ceremony, the list of recipients, and additional information on the Order of Military Merit are attached.
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Media interested in covering the ceremony are asked to confirm their attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office. Due to construction work, they must arrive at the residence’s main entrance no later than 10:30 a.m. on the day of the ceremony.
Those wishing to interview recipients are asked to contact the Department of National Defence.
Marie-Pierre Bélanger
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-9166
marie-pierre.belanger@gg.ca
Department of National Defence
Media Liaison Office
1-866-377-0811
613-996-2353
