Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2011-09-18
Invested on: 2012-06-22
While deployed to Afghanistan from April to December 2010, Lieutenant-Colonel Poirier contributed significantly to the development of the Afghan National Army. His leadership and innovative problem solving contributed directly to fielding an incredible number of Afghan soldiers, which helped them meet coalition goals sooner than expected. In addition, he worked relentlessly to improve the soldiers’ equipment, infrastructure and quality of life. Through his efforts, Lieutenant-Colonel Poirier made a significant contribution towards bringing stability to the country.