Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2021-05-03
Invested on: 2021-11-04
As the commanding officer of Task Force – Latvia’s National Support Element from January to July 2020, Lieutenant-Colonel Boland displayed remarkable leadership, creativity, patience and unwavering commitment to mission success. His efforts guaranteed a safe, COVID-19-constrained environment for all soldiers, enhanced logistical support, and enabled Canada to improve upon its duties as a framework nation in NATO’s deterrence efforts. Lieutenant-Colonel Boland’s outstanding performance during a global health crisis directly contributed to the tremendous success of Canada’s mission in Latvia.