Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 1995-03-10
Invested on: 1995-05-31
Major Bouchard commanded the company group protecting the Muslim enclave of Srebrenica in Bosnia-Hercegovina from November 1993 to March 1994. He provided substantial assistance to non-governmental agencies and other humanitarian agencies. In addition, his negotiations with the Serbs in the area reduced cease-fire violations by 95 per cent. As a result of his leadership, the inhabitants of Srebrenica enjoyed greater security and improved living conditions.