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bobdina
10-05-2009, 12:11 PM
The Medal of Military Valour is awarded for an act of valour or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy.


Captain Joseph Maurice Bordeleau, MMV, CD
Québec and Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Quebec
Medal of Military Valour

On September 25, 2007, while under enemy fire in Afghanistan, Captain Bordeleau expertly directed the intervention of the Quick Reaction Force while administering first aid to a critically wounded soldier. In addition to demonstrating leadership and control, Captain Bordeleau’s actions saved the life of a fellow soldier