Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: July 14, 2011
- Invested on: November 15, 2012
Rank: Captain (N)
In the two years leading up to the Canadian Naval Centennial, in 2010, Captain Walkington provided commendable leadership in Atlantic Canada. This included bringing the Navy to Canadians, in order to honour its past, showcase its present and reinforce its future. Captain Walkington’s actions had significant impact on the eastern component of the Royal Tour to Canada in 2010, which included an international fleet review by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. His meritorious contribution brought great credit to the Navy, to the Canadian Forces and to Canada.
