Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2011-09-18
Invested on: 2012-06-22
As the officer commanding a kandak mentor team in Afghanistan from April to November 2010, Major Monaghan demonstrated leadership, professionalism and dedication, which had a positive impact on the development of three newly formed Afghan National Army kandaks. Whether mentoring Afghan commanders, facilitating joint operations or providing leadership and guidance to his mentor teams, he distinguished himself as a first-rate soldier and leader, and brought great credit to the Canadian Forces.