Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: June 22, 1998
- Invested on: October 29, 1998
Rank: General
Despite the complex and politically-charged military environment of 16 nations, General Naumann, Chairman of NATO's Military Committee since February 1996, was able to engineer a consensus around a new integrated military command structure for the Alliance. Under his leadership, this crucial initiative was brought to fruition over a 22-month period. Critical to both Canada and the Alliance, the project required exemplary vision, flexibility, diplomacy and dedication. The end result is a viable and flexible military command structure designed to accommodate all new Alliance missions, thereby providing NATO and her member nations, including Canada, an exceptional military foundation upon which to address the challenges of the future.
