Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2018-09-24
Invested on: 2019-11-12
From February to September 2017, Sergeant Hancock was deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, as part of Canada’s mission to defeat Daesh and develop the capacity of Iraqi security forces. Assuming command of the operation’s Close Protection Team early in his tour, he directly contributed to operational success by safely and securely executing well over 150 missions within Baghdad’s high-threat areas. Sergeant Hancock’s exemplary performance and resolute leadership reflected the highest level of military professionalism and were a credit to Canada.