Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2024-04-11
Invested on: 2025-10-06
From August 2021 to August 2023, Colonel Saunders served as the Canadian defence attaché to Iraq and Kuwait. His strategic insight and diplomatic acumen superbly supported Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operations and defence diplomacy. He quickly grasped the complex politics of Iraq and proved himself a shrewd diplomat. Colonel Saunders’ unfailing professionalism and dedication in a demanding operational environment brought great honour to the CAF and Canada.