Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: April 6, 2009
- Invested on: November 13, 2009
Rank: Commander
From July to December 2008, Commander Dickinson commanded Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Ville de Québec during a NATO deployment. During this mission, the ship was temporarily reassigned, on very short notice, to escort World Food Program vessels in pirate-threatened waters in the Arabian Sea. His foresight and leadership ensured a seamless transition to this tactically challenging role, resulting in food delivery to populations in need. Commander Dickinson’s performance throughout both missions brought great credit to himself and to the Canadian Forces.
