Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2021-10-15
Invested on: 2022-11-05
Jacques Larivière, M.S.M.
Vimy, France
Frédéric Leturque, M.S.M.
Arras, France
Bernard Milleville, M.S.M.
Thélus, France
Jean-Pierre Puchois, M.S.M.
Neuville-Saint-Vaast, France
Pierre Sénéchal, M.S.M.
Givenchy-en-Gohelle, France
Mayors Jacques Larivière, Frédéric Leturque, Bernard Milleville, Jean-Pierre Puchois and Pierre Sénéchal mobilized their respective communities to successfully organize the commemorations marking the centennial of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Through their remarkable dedication, they carried on the duty of remembrance and paid tribute to the service and great sacrifice of the Canadian soldiers who helped bring about a historic victory.