Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2009-11-19
Invested on: 2010-06-04
Master Warrant Officer Rolfe was deployed to Afghanistan as the November Company sergeant-major, from September 2008 to April 2009. He provided insight into the combat planning process and ensured tactically sound operations. In the face of horrific improvised explosive device attacks, he effectively managed casualty extraction while simultaneously encouraging his soldiers to persevere. Master Warrant Officer Rolfe’s courage and leadership under fire ensured his company’s operational success.