Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 1993-01-14
Invested on: 1993-02-12
From 9 to 19 May, 1992, Captain Bélisle of the 1st Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group of the Canadian contingent of the United Nations Protection Force in Sarajevo made an exceptional contribution to various evacuation and humanitarian assistance missions. In particular, he ensured the safe conduct of emissaries during the evacuation of the military hospital, implemented a security plan at a hotel that was the target of artillery and small arms fire from all directions, and succeeded in guiding a convoy out of a combat zone. During these perilous missions, Captain Bélisle demonstrated exceptional skill and self-sacrifice.