Order of Military Merit Investiture Ceremony
The Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada presided over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on March 11, 2011. He bestowed the honour on two Commanders, 13 Officers and 41 Members.
Fri, 03/11/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0146-066
His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Commander level (C.M.M.) to Major-General Marquis Hainse, C.M.M., C.D., Office of Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, Ottawa, Ontario. This is a promotion within the Order.
Fri, 03/11/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0146-004
General Walt Natynczyk, Chief of the Defence Staff, also spoke during this ceremony.
Fri, 03/11/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0146-067
The Order of Military Merit recognizes distinctive merit and exceptional service displayed by the men and women of the Canadian Forces, both Regular and Reserve. Many have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty.
Fri, 03/11/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0146-062
His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Member level (M.M.M.) to Captain Shannon Wills, M.M.M., C.D., 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group, Victoria, British Columbia.
Fri, 03/11/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0146-060
His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Member level (M.M.M.) to Master Warrant Officer Lise Ward, M.M.M., C.D., 3 Canadian Support Unit, Montréal, Quebec.
Fri, 03/11/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0146-059
His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Member level (M.M.M.) to Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Michael McCallum, M.M.M., C.D., Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Calgary, Victoria, British Columbia.
Fri, 03/11/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0146-046
His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Member level (M.M.M.) to Major Carl Gauthier, M.M.M., C.D., Directorate of Honours and Recognition, Ottawa, Ontario.
Fri, 03/11/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0146-031
His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Officer level (O.M.M.) to Brigadier-General Simon Hébert, O.M.M., C.D., Land Force Quebec Area Headquarters, Montréal, Quebec.
Fri, 03/11/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0146-008
His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Commander level (C.M.M.) to Rear-Admiral Paul Andrew Maddison, C.M.M., M.S.M., C.D., Office of Chief of the Maritime Staff, Ottawa, Ontario. This is a promotion within the Order.
Fri, 03/11/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0146-005
The Order of Military Merit was created in 1972 to recognize meritorious service and devotion to duty by members of the Canadian Forces. The Order has three levels of membership: Commander (C.M.M.), Officer (O.M.M.) and Member (M.M.M.).
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