Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: October 19, 2017
- Invested on: February 28, 2018
Rank: Brigadier-General
From August 2013 to July 2016, Brigadier-General Matheson displayed hands-on leadership and unparalleled astuteness as director general of Compensation and Benefits in Ottawa. His exemplary contribution to pension delivery modernization, benefit enhancements, relocations and the efficient release of members have greatly improved the quality of life of the entire defence team. The impressive professional abilities of Brigadier-General Matheson, along with his manifestly selfless dedication to duty, have brought great credit to himself and to the Canadian Armed Forces.
