Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Cross
Awarded on: 2006-10-18
Invested on: 2007-02-19
Colonel Bowes' exceptional leadership as commander of the provincial reconstruction team was instrumental to the overall success of Task Force Afghanistan from February 2005 to February 2006. His vision and commitment played a crucial role in the developmental stages of Canada's first tangible attempt at the whole-of-government approach to foreign policy in the region. His acumen and interpersonal skills were pivotal to the successful fusion of efforts by the Department of National Defence, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, the former Solicitor General Canada and the Canadian International Development Agency towards achieving the Government of Canada's objectives of development and reconstruction in Afghanistan.
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2007-09-05
Invested on: 2008-03-26
For displaying the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and innovative leadership in the Canadian Forces as the first deputy commander of the nascent Standing contingency Task Force from June 2006 to April 2007.