Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Cross
Awarded on: 2008-03-26
Invested on: 2009-06-02
As commander of the Polish Land Forces since November 2006, Lieutenant-General Skrzypczak demonstrated his continuous support for the Canadian Forces deployed in Afghanistan. His leadership skills were an inspiration to international coalition members, as was his remarkable dedication towards the collective defence of Canadian interests and those of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.