Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2011-02-24
Invested on: 2011-02-24
Major Orr demonstrated leadership and commitment to mission success in the development of Canada’s first deployed Special Operations Aviation Detachment. Prior to his unit’s arrival in Afghanistan, there had been minimal airlift options available to the Special Operations Task Force and Joint Task Force Afghanistan. Under Major Orr's leadership, the Special Operations Aviation Detachment became an integral part of these task forces and, as a result, greatly enhanced them. His actions were instrumental in Canada’s participation as an equal partner in gaining peace and security for the people of Afghanistan.