Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2012-02-23
Invested on: 2012-06-22
Commanding C Company’s combat team in Afghanistan from April to October 2009, Major Jourdain courageously led his team against repeated enemy attacks during a period of intense confrontation. Despite continuous enemy fire and physical fatigue, he maintained his tactical acumen and decisiveness, which enabled his soldiers to excel during security and stability operations. Major Jourdain’s professionalism and leadership greatly facilitated governance and development initiatives and were instrumental in ensuring the overall success of his combat team.