Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2009-10-07
Invested on: 2010-06-04
Lieutenant-Colonel Horlock was deployed to Afghanistan as the commanding officer of the National Support Element, from February to September 2008. His meticulous planning ensured the sustainment of a vast network of critical infrastructure, and the Element’s flexibility to support short-notice operations, all while overcoming the increasing threat of improvised explosive devices. Lieutenant-Colonel Horlock’s exceptional focus on his mission provided the task force with the logistical support needed to maintain the offensive throughout an intense campaign.