Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2004-04-26
Invested on: 2004-11-26
Major Bruce Henwood, M.S.M., C.D. (Retired), Calgary, Alberta
Meritorious Service Medal (civil division)
Seriously injured during his tour of duty in Croatia, Bruce Henwood has fought relentlessly to ensure future military personnel in similar circumstances are adequately compensated. With exceptional leadership and perseverance, Mr. Henwood pursued his struggle to rectify a disparity in the benefits provided to serving and retired military members who sustained life-altering injuries in the performance of their duties. In 2003, his efforts resulted in the passing of federal legislation Bill C-44, recommending that adequate compensation be given to all military personnel injured during service, regardless of rank.