Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2015-01-31
Invested on: 2015-06-26
From June 2013 to March 2014, Chief Warrant Officer Smith excelled as task force sergeant-major of the Canadian Contribution to the NATO Training Mission in Afghanistan. His tireless efforts to engender goodwill with allied nations ensured Canada retained its influential role and its well-earned credibility during mission withdrawal. Chief Warrant Officer Smith’s presence enhanced the Canadian Armed Forces’ international reputation and helped to solidify Canada’s legacy in Afghanistan.