Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2011-02-02
Invested on: 2011-06-10
While deployed to Afghanistan as second-in-command of an infantry platoon from April to October 2009, Sergeant Chartrand played a pivotal role in the battle group’s success. He helped to enhance security conditions in Kandahar province in a number of ways, whether by leading his platoon through high-intensity combat operations, developing a successful mentoring program for the Afghan uniformed police, or improving local police stations and schools. His leadership, expertise and dedicated efforts brought great credit to the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan.