Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: March 12, 2008
- Invested on: February 13, 2009
Rank: Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Côté demonstrated leadership and professionalism as regimental sergeant major for the ceremonial contingent commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, in France, on April 9, 2007. His role in the planning and execution of international events at the Vimy Memorial, where Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II honoured the service of our veterans, brought great credit to the Canadian Forces and to Canada.