Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2013-12-19
Invested on: 2015-06-26
As the officer in charge of the Royal Navy Northern Diving Unit in Scotland, United Kingdom, Lieutenant(N) Keenan displayed professionalism and perseverance in dismantling three letter bombs while preserving vital forensic evidence for law enforcement officials. His fortitude and efforts under extremely challenging circumstances led to the apprehension and eventual conviction of domestic terrorists. Lieutenant(N) Keenan’s initiative and steadfast determination brought great credit upon himself and the Canadian Armed Forces.