Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: September 18, 2011
- Invested on: June 22, 2012
Rank: Chief Warrant Officer
While deployed to Afghanistan from April 2010 to November 2010, Chief Warrant Officer Sinden displayed the ability to foster and maintain multinational partnerships. Working with Canadian, American and Afghan units, he coordinated complexities among high-profile organizations, both military and civilian, within the Kandahar City area of operations. He developed a strong partnership with the local Afghan army, which enabled productive mentorship with notable results. Chief Warrant Officer Sinden’s professionalism brought great credit to the Canadian Forces.