Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: January 19, 2015
- Invested on: June 26, 2015
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel
From 2012 to 2014, Lieutenant-Colonel Foster served as the operational team lead for the most ambitious commemoration effort ever undertaken by the Canadian Armed Forces. He was paramount to the success of the Afghanistan Memorial Vigil, the National Day of Honour for Afghanistan and multiple activities related to the War of 1812. Responsible for the development of the concepts of operation and the synchronization of countless individuals’ efforts, he enabled the flawless execution of these high-profile national events.
