Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Cross
Awarded on: 2018-04-10
Invested on: 2019-11-12
Commander Bonnar was instrumental in shaping the largest NATO task group assembled in more than two decades. As chief of staff and deputy commander of Standing NATO Maritime Task Group One from July to December 2017, he exemplified outstanding leadership and remarkable planning and communications skills. Commander Bonnar’s tremendous efforts reflected positively on Canada’s steadfast commitment to NATO’s military and strategic objectives in the Mediterranean.