Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2006-04-05
Invested on: 2007-02-19
In 2004, Lieutenant-Colonel Koefoed was the Danish Contingent Commander and Chief Liaison Officer for the Kabul Multinational Brigade, of which Canada was a member. His performance in the execution of these duties was as remarkable as it was distinguished. The initiatives that he led significantly strengthened the legitimacy of the Afghan Transitional Authority, increased stability within Kabul, created the proper conditions under which the Kabul Multinational Brigade could operate, and, most importantly, directly contributed to the UN-sanctioned nation-building process. Lieutenant-Colonel Koefoed's conduct, staunch determination and initiatives left an indelible mark on the Kabul Multinational Brigade as well as an impressive legacy to the Canadian Forces.