Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Cross
Awarded on: 2011-05-31
Invested on: 2012-11-15
As deputy commander, Regional Command South in Southern Afghanistan, from April 2007 to January 2008, Brigadier-General Hainse demonstrated leadership and drew upon his experience to assist international efforts in Afghanistan. An inspiration to everyone under his command and a first-rate ambassador for Canada, he quickly earned the trust of Afghan partners and of the coalition. Brigadier-General Hainse’s generous contribution proved indispensable to the success of the mission, earning international praise for Canada.