Order of Military Merit Investiture Ceremony
The Governor General presided over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at the Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle of Québec.
Created in 1972, the Order of Military Merit recognizes meritorious service and devotion to duty by members of the Canadian Armed Forces. On June 29, 2018, the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada presided over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at the Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle of Québec.
Fri, 06/29/2018 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2018-0185-001
General Jonathan Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff, offered closing remarks in which he congratulated the newly invested members of the Order of Military Merit for their dedication and exceptional service.
Fri, 06/29/2018 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2018-0185-051
Her Excellency bestowed the honour of Member of the Order of Military Merit upon Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Martin David Cashin, M.M.M., C.D.
Fri, 06/29/2018 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2018-0185-027
Her Excellency bestowed the honour of Member of the Order of Military Merit upon Sergeant Marie Stella Thérèse Geneviève Blouin, M.M.M., C.D.
Fri, 06/29/2018 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2018-0185-024
The Governor General bestowed the honour of Member of the Order of Military Merit upon Brigadier-General Joseph Marc Gagné, O.M.M., M.S.M., C.D.
Fri, 06/29/2018 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2018-0185-019
Her Excellency bestowed the honour of Officer of the Order of Military Merit upon Lieutenant-Colonel Brook Garrett Bangsboll, O.M.M., C.D.
Fri, 06/29/2018 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2018-0185-017
The Governor General bestowed the honour of Commander of the Order of Military Merit upon Lieutenant-General Alexander Donald Meinzinger, C.M.M., M.S.M., C.D.
Fri, 06/29/2018 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2018-0185-014
Her Excellency bestowed the honour of Commander of the Order of Military Merit upon Lientenant-General Jean-Marc Lanthier, C.M.M., M.S.C., M.S.M., C.D.
Fri, 06/29/2018 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2018-0185-013
The Governor General bestowed the honour of Commander of the Order of Military Merit on Vice-Admiral Darren Carl Hawco, C.M.M., M.S.M., C.D.
Fri, 06/29/2018 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2018-0185-012
The Governor General then provided some remarks thanking the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces, and in particular those being honoured during the ceremony, for their contributions, as well as their constant devotion and excellence.
Fri, 06/29/2018 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2018-0185-007
The ceremony began with an invocation offered by Padre Guy Chapdelaine.
Fri, 06/29/2018 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2018-0185-003
During this ceremony, the Governor General bestowed the honour on 5 Commanders, 7 Officers and 26 Members.
Fri, 06/29/2018 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2018-0185-055