- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
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Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: October 16, 2020
- Invested on: November 04, 2021
From April 2019 to June 2020, Brigadier-General St-Louis was deployed as commander of Joint Task Force – IMPACT, the Canadian Armed Forces mission in Iraq and Syria against Daesh . He worked tirelessly to strengthen relationships with key allies, advancing the Canadian government’s strategy in the Middle East. During increased tensions resulting from kinetic strikes, he demonstrated calm and courage under enemy fire while protecting his task force. Brigadier-General St-Louis’ outstanding performance in a complex multinational environment brought great honour to Canada.
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Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: May 17, 2012
- Invested on: November 15, 2012
Commanding officer of the battle group deployed to Afghanistan from November 2010 to July 2011, Lieutenant-Colonel St-Louis distinguished himself by his leadership and tactical acumen. A confident and innovative leader, he orchestrated and led numerous focused and aggressive operations in partnership with Afghan kandaks and, in so doing, halted the annual spring surge of insurgents in the Horn of Panjwayi. Lieutenant-Colonel St-Louis’ dedication and infectious enthusiasm enabled the battle group to make tremendous progress in security and governance in this vast and complex battlespace.