Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: August 22, 2012
- Invested on: April 10, 2013
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel
Between 2006 to 2011, Lieutenant-Colonel Talbot made an impressive contribution to the delivery of medical care in Afghanistan. Serving over 400 days as an orthopedic surgeon at the Kandahar Role 3 hospital, he provided exceptional care and worked tirelessly to improve Afghan medical capacity through his mentorship and acquisition of equipment. He has held key leadership positions within the military medical community in Canada, and his experience and expertise have vastly influenced combat medical training. Lieutenant-Colonel Talbot’s leadership, skill and dedication helped save countless lives.
