Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: August 31, 2011
- Invested on: November 24, 2011
Rank: Lieutenant-General
From March to September 2011, Lieutenant-General Bouchard was the Commander, Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) Unified Protector. In a complex political environment, he developed a campaign plan that put pressure on the entrenched regime while successfully synchronizing the efforts of multiple nations. Leading an intricate combination of multinational naval and air forces, Lieutenant-General Bouchard brought great credit to Canada with his demonstration of exceptional operational and strategic acumen, which helped to protect the citizens of Libya from harm during this period of civil strife.
