Major James Duncan McKillip

  • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division

  • Meritorious Service Medal

    • Awarded on: August 1, 2006
    • Invested on: February 19, 2007
    Rank: Major

    Between 2003 and 2005, Major McKillip displayed exceptional planning skills while coordinating the Canadian Forces participation in support of commemorative events held in Canada and abroad. He was instrumental in the planning of the 60th anniversary celebrations marking the end of the Second Word War, events commemorating the Italian and Normandy campaigns, the Liberation of the Netherlands and, most recently, the Aboriginal Spiritual Journey held concurrently in France and in Canada. Through his remarkable accomplishments, Major McKillip has brought considerable credit and noteworthy praise to the Canadian Forces and to Canada.

  • Meritorious Service Medal

    • Awarded on: March 12, 2008
    • Invested on: February 13, 2009
    Rank: Major

    Major McKillip displayed the highest standards of professionalism, dedication and leadership as the ceremonial contingent commander for events commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, in France, on April 9, 2007. His leadership and work with the Canadian delegation, in concert with a multitude of partners, greatly contributed to the success of the dedication ceremony of the restored Vimy Memorial by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

    This is the second award of the Meritorious Service Medal to Major McKillip.