Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: April 26, 2011
- Invested on: January 26, 2012
Rank: Chief Warrant Officer
As regimental sergeant-major of Joint Task Force Afghanistan from November 2009 to September 2010, Chief Warrant Officer Vinet was committed to each and every soldier in his group, which was critical to maintaining a cohesive fighting force during intense combat operations. He regularly lived and patrolled with his soldiers and established solid links with American troops under Canadian command, ensuring that fallen Americans received the same honours and memorialization as their Canadian comrades-in-arms. Chief Warrant Officer Vinet’s leadership and outstanding professionalism were pivotal to operational success and brought great credit to Canada.
