November 5, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, recognized 63 individuals whose exceptional acts of bravery and deeds during military duties have brought honour to our country, during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
The Governor General presented:
- 2 Stars of Courage (S.C.), as part of the Bravery Decorations
- 14 Meritorious Services Crosses (M.S.C.) and 47 Meritorious Service Medals (M.S.M.) as part of the Meritorious Service Decorations (Military Division)
List of recipients who attended the ceremony
All of you have served Canada in different ways, with honour, courage, and excellence.
About the Bravery Decorations
In 1972, Queen Elizabeth II established a series of medals recognizing courageous acts. Over the last 50 years, governors general have awarded Decorations for Bravery to nearly 4 000 recipients—from Canada and abroad, civilians and uniformed personnel, living and deceased—in recognition of acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances that range from potential drownings and vehicle accidents to animal attacks and burning buildings.
About the Meritorious Service Decorations
Created by Queen Elizabeth II, the Meritorious Service Decorations recognize Canadians for exceptional deeds that bring honour to our country. The cross was originally created in 1984, for members of the military. In 1991, a medal was added to the military division, and both the cross and medal were introduced for civilians.