Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: April 19, 2013
- Invested on: February 18, 2014
Rank: Colonel
As deputy commander of NATO’s Canadian Contingent Training Mission in Afghanistan from April 2011 to February 2012, Colonel Dawe did an outstanding job during the establishment of the task force. He oversaw the planning and implementation of all task force activities and developed constructive relationships with other countries and civilian partners. Through his leadership, Colonel Dawe played a key role in increasing the capability of the Afghan Forces and brought great honour to the Canadian Armed Forces.
