Colonel Dave Joseph Antoine Abboud

  • Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division

  • Meritorious Service Medal

    • Awarded on: February 26, 2019
    • Invested on: November 12, 2019
    Rank: Colonel

    Colonel Abboud served as deputy commander of Task Force Middle East from July 2017 to July 2018 while deployed to Jordan. He successfully assembled a team to implement a program to strengthen the capacities of the armed forces of Jordan and Lebanon, two countries facing security challenges compounded by the context of the civil war in Syria. Through his proven skills and forward-thinking leadership, he has contributed to the success of Canada’s overall strategy in the Middle East and has strengthened co-operation with allied nations.

  • Meritorious Service Cross

    • Awarded on: April 4, 2008
    • Invested on: February 13, 2009
    Rank: Major

    Major Abboud was deployed as the commanding officer of B Company, 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Regiment, in Afghanistan, from July 2007 to March 2008. He displayed leadership and tactical skills during security and humanitarian assistance operations, which greatly contributed to bringing stability and hope to the Afghan people of the Zharey district.