Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: March 9, 1994
- Invested on: September 30, 1994
Rank: Captain
Captain Michaud was the crew commander of a Sea King helicopter flying night reconnaissance patrols over the war-torn city of Kismayo, Somalia, on the nights of 21 and 23 February 1993. On both occasions his aircraft was the target of ground-based heavy machine-gun and small arms fire, supported by searchlights and flares. In spite of the grave risk involved, Captain Michaud and his crew continued to fly over the scene of battle and report enemy movements to coalition ground forces. His actions allowed coalition forces to contain the fighting quickly and separate the warring parties.
