Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: August 27, 1990
- Invested on: November 21, 1990
Rank: Sergeant
Sergeant Riberdy was serving on the staff of the Canadian Embassy in Beijing at the height of the Chines Student Rebellion crisis in Tianamen Square between 15 May and 10 June 1989. As a Canadian Forces Attaché was away, Sergeant Riberdy was called upon to provide advice and assistance to Canadians and allied diplomatic and military staff at a level of responsibility well above that normally expected of one of his rank. He was instrumental in establishing an allied communications system and the cooperative sharing of information which was of great value to the diplomatic community. His performance of duty, sensitivity and judgement in those dangerous times reaped praise from all whom he support, to the great credit of Canada and the Canadian Forces.
