Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: June 30, 2010
- Invested on: July 12, 2010
Rank: Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
From January to March 2010, the firm guidance provided by Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Fréchette enabled the crew of HMCS Athabaskan to provide exceptional support following the devastating earthquake in Haiti. The relations Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Fréchette maintained with non-governmental organizations, community leaders and military units also made it possible to deliver assistance in the areas hardest hit. His efforts helped to optimize the use of the ship’s resources and to undertake humanitarian assistance projects that had a lasting impact on the region.
