Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: May 29, 2009
- Invested on: June 04, 2010
Rank: Major-General
From February to November 2008, Major-General Lessard was deployed as commander of Regional Command (South). His insight into the complex nature of the battle space, coupled with his exceptional strategic vision and operational foresight, shaped the multinational counter-insurgency campaign in southern Afghanistan, and set the conditions in place for the success of multinational forces. Major-General Lessard’s integrity, statesmanship and dedication ensured the coalition’s operational success in Afghanistan’s most violent and challenging region.
