Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: April 4, 2008
- Invested on: February 13, 2009
Rank: Master Warrant Officer
Master Warrant Officer Demers was deployed to Afghanistan as the sergeant major of C Company, from July 2007 to March 2008. Despite the casualties suffered by his unit, he selflessly led recovery efforts under heavy insurgent fire. Master Warrant Officer Demers motivated his soldiers to execute over 250 presence patrols. His leadership and unwavering support to the command team contributed directly to strong unit morale and combat effectiveness.
