
Warrant Officer Stefaans Baard PMM, MMM with paratroop trainees in the 1980’s. Baard was awarded the Pro Merito Medal (PMM) and Military Merit Medal (MMM) for his exceptional service as a paratroop instructor and would later serve as RSM for 1 Parachute Battalion, 44 Parachute Battalion and Brigade Sergeant Major for 44 Parachute Brigade in 1997/98.