Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2012-05-17
Invested on: 2012-11-15
As senior advisor to the Afghan Vice-Chief of the General Staff from October 2010 to July 2011, Colonel Kelly made exemplary contributions to the development of the Afghan National Army and the Ministry of Defence. His guidance allowed the Vice-Chief to champion improvements within the Army and to take a more active role in its command and control. Colonel Kelly’s leadership and diplomacy contributed directly to building a stable command structure within the Afghan National Army and brought great credit to the Canadian Forces.