Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Micheal Andrew Penner
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Cross
Awarded on: 2016-03-11
Invested on: 2016-10-05
On February 27, 2014, during a major engine room fire at sea on board Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Protecteur, Petty Officer 1st Class Penner displayed exceptional leadership and unmatched technical acumen under extremely dangerous conditions. His rapid decisions and tireless actions in a smoke-filled compartment prevented catastrophic explosions and serious injury or death. Petty Officer 1st Class Penner demonstrated outstanding situational awareness during the incident.