Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2012-06-08
Invested on: 2012-11-15
The binational co-operation efforts of Colonel Usal, Defence Attaché to the embassy of France in Ottawa since 2010, were vital to the Royal Canadian Air Force’s operations. They also helped to ensure stronger ties between French and Canadian armed forces during Canadian operations in Libya. Colonel Usal’s expertise has been indispensable for Canada and manifestly aided in strengthening the coalition forces, of which Canada was an essential participant.