Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2021-06-16
Invested on: 2021-11-04
Since 1992, Lieutenant(N) Barker has demonstrated a sustained commitment to preserving the history of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Skeena, and to commemorating the sailors who served and perished during a violent storm on October 25, 1944. On his own initiative, he gathered historical artifacts, organized annual memorial services, spearheaded the construction of a monument in Iceland, and organized a recreational trip for all cadets. His unwavering dedication honoured veterans, inspired cadets and created a legacy for all Canadians.