CME Commendations

The CME Branch Commendation recognize the outstanding contributions of members and friends of the CME family. Recipients of this award listed on this page.

Troop 6, 53 Engineer Squadron/Troupe 6 du 53e Escadron du Génie

17 May 2010

Certificate 022

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 the relentless 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.
Quebec Retired Sappers Association/Association des Sapeurs à la retraite du Québec

11 Dec 2009

Certificate 018

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.
Canada Lands Company Limited/Société immobilière du Canada limitée

07 Nov 2009

Certificate 021

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.
Col R.K. St. John, OMM, CD (Ret’d)

07 Nov 2009

Certificate 019

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”
MWO Jim Harris, MMM, CD (Ret’d)

07 Nov 2009

Certificate 020

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.”
Col J.K. Tattersall, CD

29 Apr 2009

Certificate 017

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.
Maj D.W. Dubois, CD

20 Nov 2008

Certificate 016

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.
MGen/Mgén J.E. Woods, CD (Ret’d)

15 Jan 2008

Certificate 015

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.
WO/Adj W.E. Biggs, CD (Ret’d)

06 Dec 2007

Certifcate 014

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 Engineer 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".
LCol K.J. Holmes, CD (Ret’d)

29 Nov 2007

Certificate 011

In recognition of his extraordinary long time commitment, dedication, devotion and passion in all his work with the former MEAC, his leadership of the 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.