Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2011-08-12
Invested on: 2012-01-26
As Canadian Defence attaché to the United Arab Emirates, and then Syria, from 2004 to 2011, Colonel Forestell was pivotal to furthering the interests of the Government of Canada and the Department of National Defence in that area. With sharp operational focus and effective diplomatic skills, he spearheaded key strategic issues with foreign governments throughout the region to guarantee operational success for the Canadian mission in Afghanistan. Colonel Forestell’s leadership and dedication helped to place Canada in a positive light internationally.