Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: March 12, 2008
- Invested on: February 13, 2009
Rank: Brigadier-General
Major-General Grant, then Brigadier-General, commanded Joint Task Force Afghanistan from November 1, 2006, to August 1, 2007. His steadfast leadership, professionalism, resourcefulness and strong communication skills led to improved Afghan Army units, the safe return of tens of thousands of displaced Afghans to their homes, and increased security of the Afghan population. Through his efforts, he brought great credit to the Canadian Forces and to Canada.
