Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2011-05-31
Invested on: 2012-01-26
As the chief of staff of Task Force Tampa from May 2007 to June 2010, Lieutenant-Colonel Butterworth served as a critical information conduit between United States Central Command and the Canadian Forces. Lieutenant-Colonel Butterworth’s leadership and professionalism enabled the enhancement of the operational effectiveness of the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan. His efforts achieved support for troop increases and the loan of equipment while gaining considerable credit and recognition for Canada.