Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: February 26, 2019
- Invested on: November 12, 2019
Rank: Sergeant
Sergeant Oshanyk was deployed to Kuwait from July 2017 to January 2018. Tasked with identifying targets within Joint Task Force Iraq, he contributed directly to the fight against Daesh in the region through his innovative initiatives and outstanding dedication. Sergeant Oshanyk also used his knowledge and skills to mentor his colleagues and develop a checklist that will be essential to future operations, thereby helping to enhance the long-term impact of Canada’s presence in the region.