Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: April 28, 2022
- Invested on: November 09, 2023
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel
As acting commander of 12 Wing in Shearwater, Nova Scotia, from April to May 2020, Lieutenant-Colonel Denis Darras provided outstanding leadership following the Stalker 22 helicopter crash and during the early stages of the global pandemic. Her compassion and concern for the well-being of individuals and families in the aftermath of the accident reassured and inspired 12 Wing and the entire Royal Canadian Air Force. Her constant and deliberate attention to the maritime helicopters was essential to maintaining this capability. Lieutenant-Colonel Denis Darras’ outstanding professionalism brought great credit to the Canadian Armed Forces.
