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David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will preside over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Friday, June 3. The Governor General will bestow the honour on 3 Commanders, 12 Officers and 40 Members.

Created in 1972, the Order of Military Merit recognizes meritorious service and devotion to duty by members of the Canadian Forces. The Order honours them for their commitment to Canada, according to the following three levels of membership: Commander (C.M.M.), Officer (O.M.M.) and Member (M.M.M.).

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Here are the definitions of those memberships:

The level of Commander recognizes outstanding meritorious service and demonstrated leadership in duties of great responsibility.

The level of Officer recognizes outstanding meritorious service in duties of responsibility.

The level of Member recognizes exceptional service or performance of duty.