Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2019-07-04
Invested on: 2019-08-31
Captain Schouten served as the Netherlands Defence Force liaison officer to the Task Force Mali Aviation Battalion from July to October 2018. He displayed exemplary initiative and professional acumen in enabling the seamless execution of operations involving Dutch ground forces and Canadian aviation assets, and was instrumental in the timely and efficient delivery of the Aviation Battalion’s operational capability. Captain Schouten’s outstanding efforts decisively contributed to Canada’s high standing with international partners in Mali, bringing great credit to himself.