Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: September 24, 2018
- Invested on: November 12, 2019
Rank: Commander
From June 2017 to June 2018, Commander Thomson was deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, as part of Canada’s mission to defeat Daesh and develop the capacity of Iraqi security forces. As medical liaison officer for the coalition forces, he implemented a plan that focused on combat first aid, mental health care, medical evacuation and logistics, which greatly benefited the Iraqi forces. Renowned for his patient diplomacy, Commander Thomson played an integral role in achieving theatre-wide operational success.
