Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: January 23, 2003
- Invested on: December 05, 2003
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel
From 8 January to 30 July 2002, Lieutenant-Colonel Stogran commanded the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group, in Afghanistan - the regiment which spearheaded Canada’s contribution to the international campaign against terrorism. In this, Canada’s first deployment of an army unit in combat operations against a declared enemy in five decades, Lieutenant-Colonel Stogran has proven to be an excellent tactician, a determined negotiator and a tireless and inspiring leader under complex operational conditions. His truly outstanding professionalism on Operation APOLLO has brought great credit to Canada and to the Canadian Forces.
