Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 1994-04-22
Invested on: 1994-09-30
As a United Nations Observer, Major Ronksley displayed great leadership and courage in some of the most difficult and dangerous locations in the former Yugoslavia. His diplomacy, maturity and tact produced results which made a significant difference to those whose lives relied on tense negotiations. Throughout, Major Ronksley helped save hundreds of civilians from harm, set a standard for other Military Observers to achieve and brought great credit to himself and the Canadian Forces.