Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2015-06-29
Invested on: 2016-03-04
Commander Jason Robert Boyd, M.S.M., C.D.
Regina, Saskatchewan
As commanding officer of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Regina, Commander Boyd demonstrated his leadership ability while deployed to the Arabian Sea from July 2012 to March 2013. His professionalism, diplomatic skills and stalwart efforts contributed to maritime security, to Canada’s diplomatic and military ties in the region, and to the enhanced safe passage of international shipping. Commander Boyd’s performance was integral to the success of the operation and brought great credit to the Canadian Armed Forces.