Founded on 1 July 1972, the Order of Military Merit honours distinctive merit and exceptional service by the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces, both Regular and Reserve. The Order comprises three levels: Commander (CMM), Officer (OMM), and Member (MMM). 

The Member level recognizes exceptional service or performance of duty. The Governor General is the Order’s Chancellor and a Commander, and the Chief of the Defence Staff is its Principal Commander. Only Canadian Forces members are eligible, and the Order is not awarded posthumously.

GGCHS Awarded 19 May 1994