Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2017-04-26
Invested on: 2017-12-07
Commander MacLean served as the commanding officer of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Fredericton from January to June 2016, in support of NATO assurance measures in the Mediterranean and Black seas. His exceptional leadership and professionalism ensured operational success, particularly during maritime surveillance operations in the Aegean Sea. Commander MacLean’s operational acumen emphasized Canada’s commitment to its NATO allies, and contributed to maintaining stability and security in Eastern and Central Europe.