Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: October 7, 2009
- Invested on: June 04, 2010
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel
Lieutenant-Colonel Horlock was deployed to Afghanistan as the commanding officer of the National Support Element, from February to September 2008. His meticulous planning ensured the sustainment of a vast network of critical infrastructure, and the Element’s flexibility to support short-notice operations, all while overcoming the increasing threat of improvised explosive devices. Lieutenant-Colonel Horlock’s exceptional focus on his mission provided the task force with the logistical support needed to maintain the offensive throughout an intense campaign.