Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2023-06-21
Invested on: 2024-11-05
From April to July 2022, Lieutenant-Commander Jonczyk was deployed to Krakow, Poland, as a chaplain on Operation REASSURANCE, Task Force Poland. His pastoral wisdom brought hope and solace to countless individuals, including 1500 displaced Ukrainians. He contributed significantly to all lines of effort beyond his primary duties, translating key documents, facilitating Infantry Company training, and coordinating morale-enhancing outreach programs. Lieutenant-Commander Jonczyk’s professionalism, compassion and spiritual counsel strengthened Canada’s relationship with the host nation, bringing great credit to Canada.