Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: November 28, 2016
- Invested on: April 04, 2017
Rank: Commander
Commander Belhumeur served as commanding officer of Her Majesty`s Canadian Ship Winnipeg from June 2015 to January 2016 through three operational missions and two key NATO exercises. Collaborating effectively with allies, he exhibited excellence at sea, strengthened maritime security, and ensured the ship’s operational success in increasingly volatile regions in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and Black seas, and the Indian Ocean. Through his exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication, Commander Belhumeur brought great credit to himself and contributed to the Canadian Armed Forces’ international reputation for excellence.