Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: May 1, 2014
- Invested on: October 03, 2014
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel
Lieutenant-Colonel Fife was deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, as commander of the Coalition’s Consolidated Fielding Centre Training Advisory Group from July 2013 to March 2014. His leadership and mentorship significantly contributed to the creation and future sustainment of the Afghan National Army. By applying his valuable training and experience, he facilitated the operational transition between the Canadian Forces and the Army while establishing the critical capabilities for its future development. Lieutenant-Colonel Fife’s achievements brought great honour to the Canadian Armed Forces and to Canada.