Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: July 26, 1995
- Invested on: September 15, 1995
Rank: Major-General
As military adviser to the peacekeeping department at United Nations Headquarters in New York for three years, Major-General Baril played a primary role in the success of the UN missions. Through his efforts, he provided considerable support to the Secretariat staff and improved the dialogue between headquarters and the various missions. His excellent performance and invaluable contributions during this international service brought honour to the Forces and to Canada.