The Governor General Announces 117 New Appointments to the Order of Military Merit
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 12/19/11 -- His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, announced today the appointment of 117 members of the Canadian Regular and Reserve Forces to the Order of Military Merit. The appointments include six Commanders, 23 Officers and 88 Members.
The recipients will receive their insignia at an investiture ceremony, which will be held at a later date.
The Order of Military Merit was created in 1972 to recognize meritorious service and devotion to duty by members of the Canadian Forces. The Order has three levels of membership: Commander (C.M.M.), Officer (O.M.M.) and Member (M.M.M.).
The information in this press release was provided by the Department of National Defence and reflects the members' current rank and posting. The appointments have been in effect since September 23, 2011.
A list of recipients is attached, as well as background information on the Order of Military Merit.
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ORDER OF MILITARY MERIT RECIPIENTS
COMMANDERS
OFFICERS
MEMBERS
FACT SHEET ON THE ORDER OF MILITARY MERIT
The Order of Military Merit recognizes distinctive merit and exceptional service displayed by the men and women of the Canadian Forces, both Regular and Reserve. Many have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty, and the Order honours them for their commitment to Canada, according to the following three levels:
The level of Commander (post-nominal: C.M.M.) recognizes outstanding meritorious service and demonstrated leadership in duties of great responsibility.
The level of Officer (post-nominal: O.M.M.) recognizes outstanding meritorious service in duties of responsibility.
The level of Member (post-nominal: M.M.M.) recognizes exceptional service or performance of duty.
Eligibility and Nominations
A commanding officer or a military advisory committee (for ranks of colonel and above) recommends to the chief of the Defence Staff the names of those serving members of the Canadian Forces, both Regular and Reserve, they consider eligible. The chief of the Defence Staff then submits the names to the governor general for approval.
The number of appointments per year is limited to one-tenth of one per cent of the average number of persons who were members of the Canadian Forces during the previous year. In 2009, for instance, 111 appointments were made. There are no posthumous appointments.
Recipients may be promoted within the Order. They must exchange their insignia for that which corresponds to the new level, since no member may hold more than one appointment at any time.
The Order's constitution permits members of the armed forces of another country to be appointed as honorary Commanders, Officers and Members. Appointments are made for outstanding meritorious service to Canada or to the Canadian Forces in the performance of military duties.
Contacts:
For information on the Order of Military Merit:
Marie-Pierre Belanger
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-9166
For information on the recipients
Order of Military Merit:
Department of National Defence
Media Liaison Office
1-866-377-0811 or 613-996-2353
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Datum: 19.12.2011 - 11:32 Uhr
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