Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: February 9, 2011
- Invested on: December 13, 2011
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel
In February 2010, Lieutenant-Colonel Murphy rose to the challenge of leading 8 Wing Trenton through what was probably the most difficult period of its history. He successfully led his team under trying conditions, where confidence in the Wing leadership had been compromised. During a period of high operational tempo, imposed by numerous concurrent foreign and domestic operations, Lieutenant-Colonel Murphy’s strength and leadership were instrumental in ensuring that the Wing and local communities rebuilt and maintained trust in the Canadian Forces.
