Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: October 18, 2006
- Invested on: February 19, 2007
Rank: Colonel
As Commander of Task Force Afghanistan in 2005 and 2006, Colonel Noonan led an extremely complex and demanding operation. Following an intense period in support of the Afghan election process, he planned and led the closure of a major operating base in Kabul and the transition to the substantially more dangerous and challenging operations in the southern region. The success of this transition is directly attributable to his superb analysis and planning skills, exceptional leadership and exemplary dedication. Colonel Noonan has brought great credit to the Canadian Forces and to Canada and set the conditions for future NATO successes in southern Afghanistan.
