Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: July 13, 2016
- Invested on: April 04, 2017
Rank: Chief Warrant Officer
Chief Warrant Officer Short deployed as Joint Task Force–Iraq chief warrant officer from May to November 2015 where his exceptional leadership proved essential in achieving unity and synchronization of effort. In particular, he nurtured a collaborative culture that enabled Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Air Force and Royal Canadian Navy personnel to unite under a common purpose, establishing a truly joint environment and fostering collaboration. Chief Warrant Officer Short’s mission focus and steadfast personal example were an inspiration to all and directly contributed to mission success.
