Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2008-04-04
Invested on: 2008-06-27
Captain Colbourne was deployed as a member of the Operational Mentor and Liaison Team, in Afghanistan, from August 2007 to February 2008. While leading attacks or coordinating the evacuation of wounded soldiers, he provided guidance through numerous engagements with the enemy under extremely adverse conditions. His leadership and devotion to duty were an inspiration to the Afghan soldiers, encouraging them to excel during difficult operations.