Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2007-03-14
Invested on: 2007-10-12
The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to Master Warrant Officer Elder for his courage, professionalism and impressive leadership abilities while serving with the Military Security Guard Unit Detachment, in Kabul, from July 2004 to July 2005. He demonstrated leadership of the highest level as he took on a stressful situation and inspired his personnel to conduct their duties in the most proficient manner under extremely hazardous conditions and in a hostile environment. His leadership skills were paramount in guiding his team in the protection of Canadian Embassy staff, bringing credit and honour to the Canadian Forces and to Canada.