Medal of Military Valour

The Medal of Military Valour (post nominals: MMV) is awarded for an act of valour or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. circumstances. The recipients details are engraved on the rim of the Medal. Each subsequent award of the Medal shall be indicated by the wearing of a bar.

Sergeant T. David Bérubé
Awarded on: February 2, 2011; Invested on: June 10, 2011
From May 29 to June 29, 2009, Sergeant Bérubé repeatedly placed himself in exposed positions to coordinate fire support for his combat team during operations in Afghanistan. Often isolated and finding himself in dangerous positions, he fearlessly moved forward to gain a clear view of the battlefield and guide artillery and aviation assets onto their targets. His ability to simultaneously and accurately coordinate multiple gun batteries and attack helicopters, while under intense enemy fire, was a decisive factor in the engagements. His courage and outstanding soldiering ability were crucial to the defeat of the enemy.