Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2011-09-18
Invested on: 2012-06-22
As commanding officer of the Operational Mentor and Liaison Team from April to November 2010, Colonel Creighton provided mentorship to two Afghan National Army brigade commanders. His leadership and diplomacy empowered the brigade to independently conduct increasingly complex operations that disrupted insurgent objectives and strengthened government authority within Kandahar Province. Colonel Creighton’s understanding of counter-insurgency warfare and of Afghanistan’s unique environment ensured his unit’s success and enhanced Canada’s international reputation for military excellence.