Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: February 3, 2023
- Invested on: November 05, 2024
Rank: Commander
As commanding officer of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Harry DeWolf, Canada’s first Arctic offshore patrol vessel, Commander Gleason displayed extraordinary leadership, devotion and expertise towards the re-introduction and operationalization of naval competencies in Canada’s North, from January 2017 to January 2022. With polished professionalism, he turned a national strategic vision into Royal Canadian Navy preparedness for Arctic operations. His success directly underpinned Canada’s resolve in safeguarding the North and ensuring its northern and Arctic residents are safe, secure and well-defended.
