Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2011-05-31
Invested on: 2012-01-26
Following the catastrophic earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010, Major Bouchard, as a first responder, commanded a medical platoon from January to February of that year. Despite the physical and mental challenges of administering medical treatment in such a horrifying environment, she provided critical care to countless wounded, while keeping watch over her team’s morale and well-being. Major Bouchard’s selfless actions alleviated the suffering of many victims of the earthquake, leaving a lasting impression of Canadian compassion in Léogâne, Haiti.