Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Cross
Awarded on: 2009-05-29
Invested on: 2009-11-13
Brigadier-General Thompson commanded Joint Task Force Afghanistan from May 2008 to February 2009. Through hands-on leadership and an in-depth knowledge of operational realities, he achieved numerous successes in disrupting insurgent activities, enabling a secure environment for development projects, and enhancing the professionalism of the Afghan security forces. His openness and co-operative approach fostered greater coherence between military and broader government efforts, and significantly enhanced Canada’s mission objectives in the eyes of Afghan and coalition partners.