JPL Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Craig Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Jean-Paul, Interesting post. Thanks for letting us know about these awards and the ceremony. Regards, Gordon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Most probably awards to our "cloak and dagger" boys. :violent: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Craig Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Gentlemen, Awards to members of JTF2 are announced but no details are ever given. Regards, Gordon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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