You don’t have to be an American to be a hero in the War on Terror. Here are some Canadians who qualify.
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Major David Nelson Quick, S.M.V., C.D.
Ottawa, Burnstown and Trenton, Ontario
Star of Military Valour
Major Quick displayed exceptional courage while commanding India Company, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group, Joint Task Force Afghanistan, from January to August 2007. He led his troops from the front during numerous intense combat operations throughout the Zharey District. On April 22, 2007, despite injuries incurred by the explosion of a bomb, Major Quick kept on going, using his tactical skills. His prowess and selfless dedication, fundamental in defeating a determined enemy, inspired the Battle Group to victory.
Private Shane Aaron Bradley Dolmovic, M.M.V.
Petawawa, Ontario and Cottlesville, Newfoundland and Labrador
Corporal Dave Gionet, M.M.V.
Petawawa, Ontario and Pigeon-Hill, New Brunswick
Medal of Military Valour
On April 11, 2007, Private Dolmovic and Corporal Gionet saved the life of a fellow crewmember after his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Nalgham, Afghanistan. After freeing the trapped driver, Private Dolmovic and Corporal Gionet performed life-saving first aid, despite imminent risks of fire, explosions and enemy attack.
Sergeant Gerald Alexander Killam, M.M.V., C.D.
Oromocto, New Brunswick and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Medal of Military Valour
On May 16, 2007, Sergeant Killam, then Master Corporal, repeatedly exposed himself to lethal enemy fire during an ambush launched by insurgents in Sangsar, Afghanistan. Although separated from his platoon, he identified enemy positions and issued clear orders that enabled his section to engage the enemy. Inspired by his leadership, Sergeant Killam’s troops fought back a numerically superior enemy with no casualties to his section.
Private Jay James Renaud, M.M.V.
Petawawa and Tilbury, Ontario
Medal of Military Valour
On April 11, 2007, despite his injuries, Private Renaud provided life-saving first aid to a seriously injured crewmate after his Coyote reconnaissance vehicle was destroyed by an improvised explosive device. At the time of the incident, Private Renaud was deployed as a surveillance operator with Reconnaissance Squadron, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group, Joint Task Force Afghanistan.
The three Military Valour Decorations, namely the Victoria Cross, the Star of Military Valour and the Medal of Military Valour, were created by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, on January 1, 1993. The Decorations may be awarded posthumously.
The Victoria Cross is awarded for the most conspicuous bravery, a daring or pre‑eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty, in the presence of the enemy.
The Star of Military Valour is awarded for distinguished and valiant service in the presence of the enemy.
The Medal of Military Valour is awarded for an act of valour or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy.
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