Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: March 15, 2010
- Invested on: March 18, 2010
Rank: Sergeant
Sergeant Whalen showed leadership and devotion to duty in his capacity as commander of the Care of the Wounded Soldier Cell for the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, from July 2006 to January 31, 2010. As a wounded soldier himself, he was an effective advocate for the rights, entitlements and medical needs of the injured. In addition, he made valued contributions to numerous national level advisory groups on the subject. Sergeant Whalen’s efforts have brought great credit to the Canadian Forces.
