Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2012-05-17
Invested on: 2012-11-15
Lieutenant-Colonel Simoneau, commanding officer of the Canadian Helicopter Force Afghanistan from July 2010 to April 2011, distinguished himself by his leadership and dedication. He optimized air support effectiveness by supporting a high number of deliberate operations and air assaults, transporting more passengers and cargo, and ensuring an uninterrupted combat supply. Following an aircraft crash, he developed a plan that would minimize the effects of such a loss. Lieutenant-Colonel Simoneau’s leadership and initiatives greatly contributed to operational success.