• Awarded on: October 25, 2006

From February to August 2006, while serving as the chief medical advisor and primary care commander for the Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit, Lieutenant-Commander Clifford displayed uncommon dedication and tenacity, greatly contributing to the hospital’s medical support mission. Using exceptional leadership, he supervised the clinic staff through significant mass casualty events, carried out uncompromised patient care and assisted with mortuary affairs for all coalition forces casualties. Lieutenant-Commander Clifford is a talented physician whose initiative and foresight ensured the welfare and survival of numerous ill and injured soldiers.