Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: August 22, 2012
- Invested on: March 22, 2013
Rank: Major
From December 2008 to February 2009, Major Gendron, leading the team tasked with transferring six Chinook aircraft from the U.S. Army to the Canadian Forces, distinguished himself by representing Canada brilliantly. His leadership and diplomacy helped to ensure the cooperation of American forces. Major Gendron’s efforts and insight contributed significantly to the airworthiness certification of the aircraft and to operational success in Afghanistan.
