Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: October 22, 1990
- Invested on: November 21, 1990
Rank: Warrant Officer
Warrant Officer Bruce Emerson Smith provided outstanding reporting and analysis of the events related to the uprising in the occupied territories of Israel for a period of 30 months. His knowledge of Hebrew, his calm temperament and his ability to establish an easy rapport with both Israelis and Palestinians, allowed him to gather valuable information for the Canadian Government as he travelled repeatedly throughout the territories. Warrant Officer Smith's continuous display of courage and resolve in carrying out his duties, under conditions of considerable personal risk, is a credit to Canada and to the Canadian Forces.
