Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: February 23, 2012
- Invested on: June 22, 2012
Rank: Major
Commanding C Company’s combat team in Afghanistan from April to October 2009, Major Jourdain courageously led his team against repeated enemy attacks during a period of intense confrontation. Despite continuous enemy fire and physical fatigue, he maintained his tactical acumen and decisiveness, which enabled his soldiers to excel during security and stability operations. Major Jourdain’s professionalism and leadership greatly facilitated governance and development initiatives and were instrumental in ensuring the overall success of his combat team.
