Canadian Military Valour Awards Presented in Secrecy

[JPL]

Just came across this interesting news article:

Governor General David Johnson handed out three Stars of Military Valour and two Medals of Military Valour, the second and third highest decorations for bravery to members of the ultra-secret special forces. In addition, one Meritorious Service Cross, three Meritorious Service Medals and one Mention in Dispatches were also presented at a closed-door ceremony at Rideau Hall. A release from the vice regal's office said for security and operational reasons, the recipients' names and citations were not released.

Read the complete article: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20110311/special-forces-medals-110311/

Jean-Paul

[Gordon Craig]

Jean-Paul,

Interesting post. Thanks for letting us know about these awards and the ceremony.

Regards,

Gordon

[JPL]

Here is the official DND press release relating to this topic:

http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/news-nouvelles/news-nouvelles-eng.asp?cat=00&id=3734

Jean-Paul

[Mervyn Mitton]

Jean-Paul - interesting. I suppose it is the same as some of the British Awards - not announced publicly to preserve the anonymity of the awardee.

I know that both Police and Army in Northern Ireland were treated this way.

[TacHel]

Most probably awards to our "cloak and dagger" boys. :violent:

[Gordon Craig]

Gentlemen,

Awards to members of JTF2 are announced but no details are ever given.

Regards,

Gordon