| 17 May 2010 |
022 |
Troop 6, 53 Engineer Squadron |
On August 22, 2007, during a major operation of the battle group in the Zharey District, Afghanistan, Troop 6 of the 53 Engineer Squadron performed work out of the ordinary. Troop 6 has achieved unusual feats in supporting the mobility of a combat team. Sappers remained focused on their duties despite therelentless enemy fire, weather conditions of extreme heat, explosions of improvised explosive devices, the wounded, and dead, all before the arrival of modern engineering equipment in theatre. The extraordinary courage and determination of this Troop have ensured the success of the operation in extreme peril conditions. |
| 07 November 2009 |
021 |
Canada Lands Company Limited |
Since it was assigned the responsibility to manage the disposal of
the surplus properties of the former Canadian Forces Base
Chilliwack, Canada Lands Company Limited has directed
extraordinary effort to respecting the Military Heritage of the area.
This work is exemplified in the construction of the "Legacy Trail"
at Garrison Crossing BC that will ensure that the heritage of the
area is accurately displayed. Canada Lands Company has also
shown outstanding initiative and commitment to the restoration
and revitalization of the “All Sappers Memorial Park”, the national memorial to the Sappers of Canada and the British
Commonwealth who have given their lives in the Service of their
Country. |
| 07 November 2009 |
020 |
MWO Jim Harris, MMM, CD (Ret.) |
Since retiring from the Canadian Forces in 1994, Jim Harris has
devoted his boundless energy to promoting camaraderie among his
fellow retired sappers and working to preserve Canada’s Military
Engineering heritage. He has been particularly tireless as a
member of the Executive of both the Retired Sappers and the
Sapper Apprentices Associations. Not only has he been a key
individual in the conduct of their regular Annual Reunions, he has
maintained an extensive national communications network that
has kept these members informed. He is the founder and president
of the Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack Historical Society where
the legacy of the former base is kept alive. In addition to the
creation of a local museum, he has worked in partnership with
Canada Lands to implement the “Legacy Trail Project” at Garrison
Crossing BC, to ensure that the heritage of the area is accurately
displayed. He has also been an invaluable consultant to Canada
Lands in their extensive restoration of the “All Sappers Memorial
Park.” |
| 07 November 2009 |
019 |
Col R.K. St. John, OMM, CD (Ret.) |
Presented in recognition of the extraordinary commitment,
devotion, leadership and passion demonstrated during his tenure as
Colonel Commandant of the Canadian Military Engineering
Branch, from January 2008 to September 2009. Col St. John
provided stalwart leadership, promoting throughout the Canadian
Military Engineer Family, the restoration and revitalization of the
“All Sappers Memorial Park” |
| 11 December 2009 |
018 |
Quebec Retired Sappers Association
Québec |
This group certificate is given to Chief Warrant Officer R.
Michaud, CD (Retired), Sergeant B. Marcoux, CD (Retired), and
Corporal H. Lambert, CD (Retired), in acknowledgement of their
initiative, dedication, commitment, leadership, remarkable
professionalism and extraordinary passion to The Quebec Retired
Sappers Association since its creation in March 2005. They all
greatly and admirably contributed to the promotion of the customs
and merits of the Canadian Military Engineer Branch and the
distribution of information about the Canadian Military Engineer
Branch at large. |
| 24 April 2009 |
017 |
Col J.K. Tattersall, CD |
Over a period of four years as J3 Engineer Operations, CME
Branch Advisor and Commander OS Engineer Group, Col
Tattersall’s support and leadership in the CME Branch has been
exemplary. As the CME’s voice for CF Transformation, his
stewardship of all CME trades enabled Engineers to be effectively
harmonized within the new operational commands which served
as a model for other support functions. As Branch Advisor he
established and advocated for the right balance between
Professional Engineer and the Profession of Arms, while at the
same time finding the balance between technical and tactical
competencies for all engineer trades. His efforts in development
of a Joint, Combined, Whole of Government environment has
brought great credit to the CME, to the Canadian Forces and to
Canada. |
| 20 November 2008 |
016 |
Maj D.W. Dubois, CD |
Presented in recognition of your unwavering leadership and
dedication towards the reconstruction and development projects as
the Chief Engineer for Regional Command (South) Headquarters
in southern Afghanistan. |
| 15 January 2008 |
015 |
MGen J.E. Woods, CD (Ret.) |
Presented in recognition of the extraordinary commitment, devotion, leadership and passion
that you demonstrated during your tenure as Colonel Commandant of the Canadian Military
Engineering Branch, from January 2005 to January 2008. |
| 06 December 2007 |
014 |
WO W.E. Biggs, CD (Ret.) |
Presented in recognition of his outstanding service, dedication, and professionalism, which
have brought great credit to the Canadian Military Engineer Branch and its Museum.
Throughout his tenure as Curator of the Canadian Military Engi neer Museum (1997-2003),
he displayed exceptional initiative, determination and expertise, successfully establishing the
Museum in its new home in Gagetown, and making a significant contribution to the education
of new generations of Engineers on the collective history and heritage of the Corps. He has
provided an outstanding example to fellow Sappers, epitomizing the School's motto of
"Excellence in Engineering". |
| 16 November 2007 |
013 |
BGen J.M.C. Rousseau, CD |
This commendation is presented in recognition of his extraordinary commitment, dedication,
devotion and passion in all his work during the critical period of Canadian Forces and
Canadian Military Engineering Branch Transformation. As Chief Engineer, he ensured that
the Canadian Forces were provided with optimal and timely military engineering advice and
services, in accordance with the Chief of Defence Staffs principles of transformation and the
Canadian Military Engineering Strategic Intent. |
| 24 May 2007 |
012 |
Sgt J.A. Wilt, CD |
For his exemplary dedication to the promotion and preservation of our
Engineer heritage through his tireless efforts in the conservation, interpretation, and
exhibition of historical Engineer artefacts, his important role in the redesign and renovation
of the CME Museum, and in personally educating thousand of visitors about the role of the
Canadian Military Engineers in the development of Canada and on operations throughout the
world. |
| 29 November 2007 |
011 |
LCol K.J. Holmes, CD (Ret.) |
In recognition of his extraordinary long time commitment, dedication, devotion and passion in
all his work with the former Military Engineers Association of Canada (MEAC), his
leadership of the Canadian Military Engineers Associat ion (CMEA), his support to the CME
Museum, his leadership in the publication of the CME History Volume III, and his support to
the research for an eventual CME History Volume IV. |
| 11 May 2007 |
010 |
CWO K.A. Patterson, MMM, CD |
In recognition of his untiring dedication to all deployed Military Engineers of Task Force Afghanistan, Roto 2. |
| 20 November 2006 |
009 |
Capt Dale E. Thingvold, CD |
In recognition of his significant contribution to
192 Airfield Engineering Flight in Abbotsford during the past 9 years and for his 42 years of service as a Canadian Military Engineer. |
| 24 February 2006 |
008 |
Mr. Harold (Clem) McClemens |
In recognition of your outstanding dedication and commitment after 43-years of service in the military mapping community (ASE & MCE) and a 50-years association with the Royal Canadian Engineers/Canadian Military Engineers. |
| 20 April 2006 |
007 |
CWO Doug Neale (Ret.) |
In recognition of his outstanding service, dedication and professionalism, which have brought great credit to the Branch and have made highly significant contributions to Canadian Military Engineer success in operations at home and abroad. |
| 30 November 2005 |
006 |
Capt Gerry Dorfschmidt |
In recognition of his instrumental role in the creation and ongoing development of 4 Engineer Support Regiment. His outstanding professionalism and dedication, both as the Regiment's first RSM, and more recently as Regimental Adjutant, have been crucial to the Regiment's continued success, and exemplify what it means to be a soldier and a sapper. |
| 21 January 2005 |
005 |
Bgen T.H.M. Silva |
For extraordinary commitment, dedication, devotion, leadership and passion as our Colonel Commandant throughout your tenure, but most especially during the Canadian Military Engineers’ 2003 Centennial year. |
| 29 June 2004 |
004 |
Capt Norbert Dreaddy |
As the CME Branch Kit Shop Officer, Captain Dreaddy displayed dedication and professionalism in the finest Engineer tradition. He transformed the CME Branch Kit Shop into an innovative and effective operation, providing on-line access to all members of the Engineer community. |
| 29 June 2004 |
003 |
Maj Peter Peril |
Maj Peril has displayed outstanding dedication and initiative in the development of the CME Museum. Through his untiring efforts, he has ensured the future of the CME Museum and the history of our Branch.
The success of the CME Museum is a direct reflection of Maj Peril’s personal commitment and loyalty which has brought distinction upon the Branch. |
| 29 April 2004 |
002 |
Stan Britton |
For extraordinary dedication and commitment as the Executive Director for the Centennial of Canadian Military Engineers 2003. |
| 29 April 2004 |
001 |
Capt Nannette Fliesser |
For extraordinary achievement championing the vision of, and providing administrative and public affairs stewardship for, the Centennial of Canadian Military Engineers 2003. |
