Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: November 19, 2009
- Invested on: June 04, 2010
Rank: Major
Major McBride was deployed to Afghanistan as the officer commanding a rifle company, from September 2008 to February 2009. He expertly led numerous counter-insurgency operations while simultaneously coordinating security, governance and development in Zhari District. With the entire Task Force focused on his area of operations, he demonstrated an exceptional ability to interpret command intent and gain the co-operation of Afghan leaders, civilian partners and allied forces. Major McBride’s outstanding leadership of his company directly contributed to the Task Force’s operational success.
