Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2019-12-18
Invested on: 2021-05-27
Colonel Masson was deployed to Egypt from July 2018 to June 2019 as commanding officer of Task Force El Gorah and as chief of liaison for the Multinational Force and Observers. During numerous bilateral and trilateral talks, he encouraged the development of strong ties between international representatives. His efforts solidified the trust and communication between treaty partners, as well as Canadian Armed Forces engagement. Colonel Masson’s exemplary leadership and dedication helped to strengthen Israeli-Palestinian relations and increase stability in the Middle East.