Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: May 21, 1993
- Invested on: August 01, 2001
Rank: Colonel
During his appointment as Executive Assistant to the Chief of the Defence Staff, Colonel Neugebauer's performance has been exceptional. He has handled every issue with outstanding skill and diplomacy. In the preparation and handling of numerous important events, his experience, decisiveness and judgement have been crucial. The contribution he has made to the reputation and operation of the Department of National Defence has been consistently outstanding.