- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
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Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: May 17, 2012
- Invested on: February 19, 2013
Lieutenant-Colonel Stalker displayed leadership and tactical acumen as the commanding officer of the Canadian contingent at Regional Command (South) Headquarters and as executive officer to the deputy commanding general from September 2010 to October 2011. Responsible for operations in the most volatile and violent region of Afghanistan, his efforts were instrumental to operational success and significantly contributed to defeating the insurgents. Lieutenant-Colonel Stalker’s performance was of a high standard and brought honour to the Canadian Forces and to Canada.
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Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: October 25, 2006
- Invested on: February 19, 2007
Recognized for his determined leadership, Major Stalker was the Operations Officer for the Canadian Battle Group, Operation ARCHER, in Afghanistan, from January to August 2006. Operating in a coalition environment, under the scrutiny of an American brigade headquarters, he motivated his large, diverse staff to give their very best, ensuring that the Task Force was fully supported in its operations against the insurgents. Often with little direction, he anticipated requirements, obtained additional combat power and coordinated its delivery to the battlefield. Major Stalker's unparalleled dedication brought great credit to Task Force Afghanistan and to the Canadian Forces.