Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2006-10-25
Invested on: 2007-02-19
Lieutenant-Colonel Putt is recognized for his outstanding service as the Deputy Commander of Operation ARCHER Rotation 1, in Afghanistan, from February to August 2006. An exceptionally skilled planner and consummate diplomat, Lieutenant-Colonel Putt single-handedly represented, administered and coordinated national matters on behalf of the Commander of Task Force Afghanistan. Routinely acting as the Canadian representative to the Governor of Kandahar Province, as well as being instrumental in improving our relations with the United Arab Emirates, he enhanced Canada’s positive impact and strategic goals in Southwest Asia. Lieutenant-Colonel Putt’s service has brought international recognition and credit to the Canadian Forces and to Canada.