Canadian Forces Decoration

General Walt Natynczyk, C.M.M., M.S.C., C.D., Chief of the Defence Staff, presented the Canadian Forces’ Decoration to His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on November 2, 2010.

Tue, 11/02/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0606-001

The Canadian Forces Decoration was created in 1949 to recognize 12 years of service and good conduct in the Canadian Forces. As commander-in-chief of Canada, the governor general is entitled to the Decoration, which is usually presented by the chief of the Defence Staff during a private ceremony in the weeks following the installation. The post-nominals are C.D.

Tue, 11/02/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0606-002