Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: January 18, 2008
- Invested on: March 26, 2008
Rank: Master Warrant Officer
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.
