Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2009-04-06
Invested on: 2009-11-13
Captain Ryan was deployed as commanding officer of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Iroquois and deputy commander of Task Force Arabian Sea, from April to October 2008. His command presence ensured the ship and the Task Force’s success throughout the deployment. With his previous experience in the region, he was able to provide expert advice and guidance to our allies and ensured that the ship stood out in this rare international leadership role.