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Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Robert Stephen Spinelli

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division

  • Meritorious Service Medal

    Awarded on: 2013-01-28
    Invested on: 2013-09-12
    As coxswain aboard HMCS Vancouver from July 2011 to January 2012, Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Spinelli contributed to operational success during two consecutive missions in the Mediterranean. A highly visible leader whose influence was felt throughout the ship, he balanced his twin responsibilities of fostering morale, while upholding good order and discipline. Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Spinelli set an example for the ship’s company to emulate and contributed to their maximum effectiveness during a challenging deployment.