Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2013-12-19
Invested on: 2015-06-26
As commanding officer of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Charlottetown, Commander Carter led his assigned forces through two distinct and challenging operations in the Mediterranean and Arabian seas, between January and August 2012. He laid the groundwork for future visits while simultaneously enhancing maritime security in a region rarely frequented by Canadian warships. Maximizing the use of all assets at his disposal, and exhibiting leadership and tactical acumen, Commander Carter ensured the ship’s operational success and enhanced Canada’s international reputation.