Medal of Military Valour
- Awarded on: April 4, 2008
- Invested on: June 27, 2008
Rank: Sergent
On October 10, 2007, Sergeant Girard demonstrated leadership and dedication as a mentor to the Afghan National Army. He selflessly exposed himself to enemy fire to better direct the advancing Afghan soldiers, enabling them to take control of a perilous situation and complete their assigned mission.