• Awarded on: October 25, 2006

Private Rustenburg was deployed with 9 Platoon, C Company, 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group in Task Force ORION. On May 29, 2006, his convoy came under enemy fire at such close proximity that the light armoured vehicle’s main armament could not be used. Private Rustenburg volunteered as air sentry to supplement the main armament. When the convoy was attacked again, he engaged the enemy with sustained fire, maintaining his exposed position despite small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire. His unselfish actions contributed to the convoy’s safe egress. Private Rustenburg is to be commended for his decisiveness in the face of the enemy.