Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: October 7, 2009
- Invested on: June 04, 2010
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel
Lieutenant-Colonel McLeod was deployed to Afghanistan as the Task Force surgeon and commanding officer of the Multinational Role 3 Hospital, from February to September 2008. Through his outstanding leadership, compassion and mission-driven focus, he effectively balanced casualty care requirements with the emotional needs of his personnel. His anticipation of operational requirements ensured plans were in place to manage the expected influx of casualties associated with combat operations. Lieutenant-Colonel McLeod’s dedicated efforts enhanced the Canadian Forces’ international reputation for quality operational medical care.
