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Mention in Dispatches (Post-1992)

Formally re-established in the Canadian Honours System by Her Majesty the Queen on June 3, 1992, the Mentions in Despatches (MiD) honours members of the Canadian Forces on active service and others working with them on or after November 1, 1990. It recognizes valiant conduct, devotion to duty, or other distinguished service in combat or near-combat conditions. Recipients receive a bronze oak leaf insignia worn on the designated ribbon and a citation certificate but are not granted post-nominal letters. The MiD may be awarded posthumously, and presentations are typically made by senior military officials on behalf of the Governor General.

 

Master Corporal Dwayne William Atkinson

Date of Award: December 27, 1993

Citation

Master Corporal Atkinson was repairing a generator at Belet Uen Hospital, Somalia, on 17 February 1993, when a violent demonstration erupted outside the hospital gates. Shots were fired and a grenade thrown. Master Corporal Atkinson intervened to help disarm the Somalis, control the crowd, and assist in defusing the volatile situation, undoubtedly preventing considerable loss of life.

Notes

GGCHS Awarded 27 December 1993

Master Corporal Russell Wayne Coughlin

Date of Award: January 18, 2008

Notes

GGCHS Awarded 18 January 2008 while serving with the Joint Task Force Afghanistan, Roto 3.

Master Corporal Richard James Alan Harris

Date of Award: March 14, 2007

Citation

Master Corporal Harris was mentioned in dispatches for service while deployed in support of the 1st Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group in Afghanistan. On October 3, 2006, while called to reinforce a Canadian observation post under attack, he manoeuvred his Bison recovery vehicle to shield the evacuation and treatment of casualties. Continuously exposed to enemy fire, Master Corporal Harris provided suppressive machine gunfire, which forced the enemy to take cover and reduced the accuracy of their fire. The decisive and courageous actions of Master Corporal Harris undoubtedly saved the lives of his fellow soldiers.

Notes

GGCHS Awarded March 14, 2007.

Master Corporal Stephen Hector McPhail

Date of Award: April 16, 2009

Citation

Not available.

Notes

GGCHS Awarded April 16, 2009.