Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: January 18, 2008
- Invested on: March 26, 2008
Rank: Colonel
Lieutenant-Colonel Eyre distinguished himself by his outstanding commitment to the success of the mission while deployed to Afghanistan as the commanding officer of the Operational Mentor and Liaison Team, from March to August 2007. His expert knowledge of counter-insurgency strategy and tactics ensured Afghan successes against Taliban operations, bringing stability to the volatile region and strengthening good governance within Kandahar Province.
