Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: July 27, 2007
- Invested on: October 12, 2007
Rank: Major
Major Ivey was deployed as commanding officer of E-Battery, 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group, in Afghanistan, from August 1, 2006, to March 1, 2007. Operating under the most demanding combat conditions, Major Ivey quickly established himself as an integral member of the forward mobile tactical command team. His exceptional ability to assimilate intelligence information allowed him to effectively plan and coordinate artillery, close-air support, attack aviation and unmanned aerial surveillance in support of Canadian and coalition combat operations. Major Ivey’s tactical acumen and effectiveness enabled the battle group to engage and defeat the enemy.
