Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: December 27, 1993
- Invested on: September 30, 1994
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel
Lieutenant-Colonel Nordick was the commanding officer of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, during its tour of duty with the Canadian Contingent, United Nations Protection Force in Croatia. Before deployment, he successfully melded an unusually high number of Reservists and Regular Force augmentees into the battalion to form a highly cohesive and ready unit. In Croatia, the battalion was extremely effective under dangerous circumstances, and was cited by the Force Commander as the best of the twelve infantry battalions under command. This achievement was ascribed to Lieutenant-Colonel Nordick's superior leadership and tactical abilities. Throughout, his conduct and performance met and surpassed the highest standards of the Canadian military.
