Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: April 4, 2008
- Invested on: February 13, 2009
Rank: Master Warrant Officer
Master Warrant Officer Parent was deployed as a company sergeant major with Joint Task Force Afghanistan, from August 2007 to March 2008. Under extremely adverse conditions, he led his troops through many difficult events. His leadership, devotion to duty, and fortitude were critical to the effective evacuation of hundreds of wounded and to saving the lives of Canadian, Coalition and Afghan soldiers.
