Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: November 30, 2012
- Invested on: March 22, 2013
Rank: Lieutenant(N)
From March to August 2011, Lieutenant(N) Gendron served as combat officer aboard Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Charlottetown, deployed to the Mediterranean in response to the civil war in Libya. He earned the respect of his international partners when he coordinated the protection of Misrata’s port with NATO and its allies. Lieutenant(N) Gendron’s exceptional tactical planning and unwavering dedication in the face of ever-present threats to the ship helped to ensure the success of this mission and provide security to the Libyan people.
