Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: October 7, 2009
- Invested on: November 26, 2009
Rank: Colonel
Colonel Richardson has consistently exhibited a rare standard of professionalism, skill and initiative in his duties as the defence advisor for New Zealand, in Canada, from July 2006 to August 2009. He has worked tirelessly to ensure the closest co-ordination and co-operation between Canadian and New Zealand armed forces in Afghanistan. Under his stewardship, the Canada-New Zealand Exchange Programme has provided an optimal contribution to the Canadian Forces.
