Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Cross
Awarded on: 2013-10-22
Invested on: 2001-11-03
As commander of the NATO Training Mission in Afghanistan from November 2011 to April 2013, Lieutenant General Bolger was a steadfast supporter of Canada’s mission objectives. Leading over 4,000 coalition personnel and 13,000 contractors, he endorsed many Canadian initiatives that significantly enhanced training effectiveness at key Afghan institutions. Lieutenant General Bolger’s leadership and encouragement were critical to the success of the Canadian mission, and strengthened the bond between Canada and the United States of America.