Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2008-01-18
Invested on: 2008-03-26
Master Warrant Officer Richards was deployed as the sergeant major of the Reconnaissance Squadron, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group, Joint Task Force Afghanistan, from January to August 2007. The leadership and dedication he displayed in mentoring officers and soldiers from several different units created a squadron able to successfully conduct combat operations against insurgent forces.