Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2009-05-29
Invested on: 2010-06-04
Corporal Latta was deployed to Afghanistan with an operational mentoring and liaison team, from February to September 2008. On numerous occasions, while fighting alongside the Afghan National Army, he exhibited fearless tenacity while providing mentorship on fire control orders, tactical movement and platoon tactics. Corporal Latta’s leadership, mission focus and tactical acumen set an outstanding example for junior Afghan leaders, enhancing the capability of Afghan soldiers and saving Canadian and Afghan lives.