Meritorious Service Cross

Meritorious Service Cross (MSC)

Established on 11 June 1984, the Meritorious Service Cross recognizes deeds performed in an outstandingly professional manner or of such a rare high standard that they bring considerable benefit or great honour to the Canadian Forces or to Canada. It has Military and Civil divisions. The Military division awards members of the Canadian Forces or foreign military forces; the Civil division awards any person (Canadian or non-Canadian). A silver bar is awarded for further merits; only one has been awarded. As of 29 January 1994, there have been 37 military awards (and one bar) and seven civil awards.


Colonel Nicolas Eldaoud, MSC, CD Date of Award: June 26, 2008 Citation Colonel Eldaoud, then a lieutenant-colonel, was deployed as the commanding officer of the National Support Element, in Afghanistan, from July 2007 to February 2008. An inspirational leader, he trained a cohesive combat-ready team. Despite persistent enemy attacks throughout the Afghan landscape, his personal example and dedication ensured the continuous and timely logistics support of the task force and was key to the success of the mission. Notes GGCHS Awarded 26 June 2008. Canada Gazette Vol. 142, No. 48 — November 29, 2008. Colonel Nicolas Eldaoud, MSC, CD

Colonel Nicolas Eldaoud, MSC, CD

Date of Award: June 26, 2008

Citation

Colonel Eldaoud, then a lieutenant-colonel, was deployed as the commanding officer of the National Support Element, in Afghanistan, from July 2007 to February 2008. An inspirational leader, he trained a cohesive combat-ready team. Despite persistent enemy attacks throughout the Afghan landscape, his personal example and dedication ensured the continuous and timely logistics support of the task force and was key to the success of the mission.

Notes

GGCHS Awarded 26 June 2008. Canada Gazette Vol. 142, No. 48 — November 29, 2008.

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