Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2011-09-18
Invested on: 2012-11-15
As commander of a special operations task force in Afghanistan from October 2010 to March 2011, Lieutenant-Colonel Errington distinguished himself as a combat leader and special operations advisor. His unit’s participation was critical to the achievement of campaign objectives pursued by Regional Command (South) and Task Force Kandahar, and contributed directly to enhancing the capabilities of the Afghan police. Lieutenant-Colonel Errington’s efforts were critical to the success of the Canadian mission and enabled his unit to operate effectively within a dynamic multinational environment.