Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: August 10, 2015
- Invested on: April 29, 2016
Rank: Brigadier-General
Brigadier-General Lamarre deployed to Afghanistan from July to December 2011, as commander of the Mission Transition Task Force. With inspired leadership and strategic acumen, he successfully accomplished the daunting task of closing out the Canadian combat mission and repatriating massive stockpiles of materiel and equipment, all while ensuring there was no disruption of support to personnel at Regional Command South and Kandahar Airfield. Brigadier-General Lamarre’s efforts, diplomacy and outstanding professional knowledge ensured the flawless execution of this important mission.