Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: May 17, 2012
- Invested on: November 15, 2012
Rank: Corporal
Deployed as a firefighter during Operation Nanook 2011, Corporal Scholten demonstrated the highest standards of professionalism throughout the crash response to First Air Flight 6560 on August 20, 2011. Arriving at the scene as a first responder, he hiked approximately 800 metres over adverse terrain while carrying his breathing apparatus, tools and extinguishers in order to rescue victims of the accident. His personal actions, speed and endurance led to three severely injured passengers being promptly rescued from the scene. Corporal Scholten’s exceptional contribution enhanced civil-military co-operation and brought great credit to the Canadian Forces.
