Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: June 23, 2003
- Invested on: December 05, 2003
Rank: Chief Warrant Officer
Chief Warrant Officer Comeau was the regimental sergeant-major of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group deployed in Afghanistan during Operation APOLLO from February to August 2002. As the commanding officer’s closest adviser, responsible for the welfare, training readiness and discipline of the soldiers within the Battle Group, Chief Warrant Officer Comeau’s performance was exemplary. In the aftermath of the Tarnak Farm incident, Chief Warrant Officer Comeau was a pillar of strength under the most demanding of circumstances, projecting a sense of compassion and professional resolve that led directly to re-establishing cohesion and mission focus among all ranks of the Battle Group. Chief Warrant Officer Comeau’s outstanding professionalism has brought great credit to the Canadian Forces and to Canada.
