Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: November 19, 2009
- Invested on: June 04, 2010
Rank: Warrant Officer
Warrant Officer Arsenault was deployed to Afghanistan with the Battle Group, from September 2008 to April 2009. Throughout multiple combat operations, his calm demeanour and expert direction enabled his soldiers to persevere in the face of intense enemy actions. As acting commander on several occasions, he seamlessly led his platoon through the successful completion of numerous challenging operations in highly volatile circumstances. Warrant Officer Arsenault fostered a sense of cohesion within his platoon that directly contributed to the company’s operational success.