Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: October 18, 2006
- Invested on: February 19, 2007
Rank: Chief Warrant Officer
From January to August 2006, Chief Warrant Officer Northrup was the Regimental Sergeant-Major of the 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group in Kandahar. There, he oversaw the transformation of the Battle Group into a highly effective combat unit. Chief Warrant Officer Northrup demonstrated leadership under intense combat conditions, which included direct and indirect enemy fire, multiple casualties, extreme environmental conditions and a determined enemy. His exemplary performance demonstrated the highest level of duty, leadership and courage and greatly contributed to the success of the mission and to the reputation of the Canadian Forces.
