Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: September 18, 2011
- Invested on: June 22, 2012
Rank: Major
As officer commanding Charles Company in Afghanistan from April to December 2010, Major Taylor distinguished herself as an exceptional combat leader. With her company holding the coalition’s volatile frontier in western Panjwayi against a determined and well-established enemy, her front line leadership, tactical acumen and determination were critical to her soldiers’ operational success. Whether engaged in intense combat, partnering with Afghan units or interacting with the local population, Major Taylor was an exemplary representative of the Canadian Forces.
