Meritorious Service Cross - Signals Recipients

The Meritorious Service Cross has been awarded to the following 2 Signals and C&E Branch personnel.

Name	Award Era	Award Date	Citation	Citation Image(s)
MGen D.G. Neasmith	Afghanistan	18 September 2011	Brigadier-General Neasmith was deployed as assistant commanding general for Afghan National Army development, within the NATO Training Mission in Kabul, Afghanistan, from March 2010 to March 2011. His work yielded a significant contribution to the ongoing expansion and professionalization of the Afghan National Army, which was critical to revamping the country’s governmental systems and set the conditions for the transfer of security responsibilities to the Afghan people. Brigadier-General Neasmith’s leadership and performance brought great honour to Canada.
LGen G.R. Thibault		1 February 2003	As chairman of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) since June 2010, Lieutenant-General Thibault has demonstrated energy, enthusiasm and diplomatic skill in leading this complex and diverse multilateral group. He is lauded for his interpersonal skills, his sensitivity to national differences of opinion, and his intellectual ability to astutely frame and convincingly articulate a vision for the reform and evolution of the IADB. His efforts have significantly added to Canada’s esteem within the board and to the advancement of Canada’s engagement toward the Americas.