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The Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service (CFMDS) (French: Médaillon des Forces canadiennes pour service distingué) is awarded by the Chief of the Defence Staff in recognition of outstanding service, performed by individuals and groups who are not active members of the Canadian Forces. Establishment of this award was started by General Gérard Charles Édouard Thériault, CMM, CD and finished by his successor General Paul David Manson, OC, CMM, CD in 1987. The award was first approved for presentation in 1989.[1]

  1. ^ "Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service". Canadian Honours Chart. National Defence and the Canadian Forces. Archived from the original on 16 November 2011. Retrieved 13 November 2011.

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