Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2009-10-07
Invested on: 2010-06-04
Colonel McGrath, of the United States Army, was deployed as the commander of the Afghan Regional Security Integration Command (South), from August 2007 to August 2008. His mentorship of Afghan National Police forces greatly improved their effectiveness, professionalism and, consequently, their reputation among local citizens. His resourcefulness and dedication enhanced the capability of Afghan National Security Forces, ensuring their integration into the operational planning of Regional Command (South).