Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2014-10-06
Invested on: 2015-06-26
As the Canadian Armed Forces military attaché from July 2011 to August 2014 at Canadian Defence Liaison Staff (Washington), Colonel Rundle served as a critical information conduit between the United States Army and the Canadian Armed Forces. His professionalism and leadership ensured unprecedented Canadian access and influence during critical operations in Afghanistan, while his contribution to the Canadian-United States Engagement Strategy Agreement was instrumental in the management of exchange and liaison positions. Colonel Rundle’s diplomatic efforts contributed to strengthening relations with the U.S., which brought great credit to Canada.