Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: August 27, 2004
- Invested on: November 26, 2004
Rank: Colonel
Colonel Devlin was Acting Brigadier-General and commander of the Kabul Multi-National Brigade on Operation ATHENA, in Afghanistan, from July 2003 to January 2004. Understanding the importance of building good relations through mutual respect, Colonel Devlin personally met all the key players of the Afghan Transitional Authority, his allied coalition and his NATO partners. He was involved in the creation of a joint security coordination centre where military, police and para-military organizations shared information and developed the common goal of safeguarding citizens and the Afghan Transitional Authority. Colonel Devlin distinguished himself by his exceptional dedication to the mission, during an extremely complex and strategic situation.
