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Canadian Meritorious Service Medal

The Canadian Meritorious Service Medal was introduced as part of the Canadian Honours system. A rare distinction, it was awarded fewer than 200 times throughout the entire Canadian Forces from 2002 to 2007 inclusive. One of the recipients was Warrant Officer Michael Smith of The Calgary Highlanders.

Warrant Officer Michael Bradley Smith, M.S.M., C.D.
Calgary, Alberta
Meritorious Service Medal (Military Division)

From May 4 to November 2006, Warrant Officer Smith served as the senior tactics and weapons maintenance instructor for the Armoured Vehicle General Purpose and Machine Gun course, two critical components of operations in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His outstanding leadership and technical expertise contributed to a significant improvement in the operational effectiveness of UN patrols conducted in some of the world’s most unforgiving environmental conditions. In a diverse and complex mission, Warrant Officer Smith’s dogged determination, technical expertise and strength of character enhanced the operational effectiveness of over 200 African Union soldiers.

2 Oct 2007 Rideau Hall, Ottawa Ontario, Canada Military Valour and Meritorious Service medal presentations. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada presents Meritorious Service Medal (Military Division) (MSM) to Warrant Officer Michael Bradley Smith. From May to November 2006, Warrant Officer Smith served as the senior tactics and weapons maintenance instructor for the Armoured Vehicle General Purpose and Machine Gun course, two critical components of operations in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His outstanding leadership and technical expertise contributed to a significant improvement in the operational effectiveness of UN patrols conducted in some of the world’s most unforgiving environmental conditions. In a diverse and complex mission, Warrant Officer Smith’s dogged determination, technical expertise and strength of character enhanced the operational effectiveness of over 200 African Union soldiers. The Meritorious Service Medal (Military Division) recognizes a military deed or activity performed in a highly professional manner, according to a very high standard that brings benefit or honour to the Canadian Forces. Photo by Cpl Bern LeBlanc

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