Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2012-05-17
Invested on: 2012-11-15
Lieutenant-Commander Hughes demonstrated dedication, initiative and leadership throughout his tenure as the Canadian Forces Naval Engineering School Detachment commander in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, from 2009 to 2012. He forged close relations with public and private enterprises, as well as many levels of government, by organizing a number of community-based activities involving the CF and naval students attending the Marine Institute. Through his leadership and mentorship, Lieutenant-Commander Hughes inspired his organization in its role to support the Canadian Forces.