Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 1994-06-14
Invested on: 1994-09-30
From March 1992 to March 1993, while serving as a military engineer in the United Nations Protection Force Headquarters, Force Engineer Branch, Major Appleton displayed exceptional strength of character, willpower and ability to motivate his personnel. His military skills and strong leadership were significant assets in ongoing programs to restore water and other utilities in the city of Sarajevo. His endurance and perseverance were an example to all who knew and worked with him.