Order of Military Merit Investiture Ceremony
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall on November 12, 2012. Created in 1972, this year marked the 40th anniversary of the Order.
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His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Commander level (C.M.M.) to Major-General Christian Rousseau, C.M.M., C.D., Chief of Defence Intelligence (Ottawa, Ont.).
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General Thomas J. Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff, also spoke during this ceremony.
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Following the presentation, all who were present warmly applauded the 39 recipients.
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"Duty with honour. In that short phrase lies the great promise of the Canadian Forces to contribute to a more peaceful, secure and just world," said His Excellency. "As members of the Order of Military Merit, you understand your role in helping others and in defending Canada’s democratic values."
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His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Member level (M.M.M.) to Petty Officer 1st Class Paul Walsh, M.M.M., C.D., Fleet Diving Unit Atlantic (Shearwater, N.S.).
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His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Member level (M.M.M.) to Chief Warrant Officer Chadley Wagar, M.M.M., C.D., 5e Régiment d’artillerie légère du Canada (Courcelette, Que.).
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His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Member level (M.M.M.) to Master Warrant Officer Patricia-Joanne Mears, M.M.M., C.D., 19 Wing (Lazo, B.C.).
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His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Member level (M.M.M.) to Warrant Officer Peter Dingle, M.M.M., C.D., Land Force Area Training Centre Detachment Aldershot (Kentville, N.S.).
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His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Member level (M.M.M.) to Chief Warrant Officer Claude Chouinard, M.M.M., C.D., Armour School (Oromocto, N.B.).
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His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Officer level (O.M.M.) to Lieutenant-Colonel Telah Morrison, O.M.M., C.D., 35 Quebec Service Battalion (Québec, Que.).
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His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Officer level (O.M.M.) to Major Michael Fawcett, O.M.M., C.D., Canadian Contingent Alaskan Norad Region Headquarters (Elmendorf, U.S.A.).
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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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