Armored Cavalry Awards

U.S. ARMOR ASSOCIATION AWARDS PROGRAM

In 1986 the United States Armor Association began an Awards Program to honor the very best of America's tankers and troopers. The Saint George award program provides the mounted force with a way to recognize outstanding performers, their spouses (Order of Saint Joan D' Arc) and Armor Force supporters (Noble Patron of Armor).

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Award Criteria for the Order of St. George

The Bronze Medallion

The United States Armor Association recognizes tankers or armored cavalrymen by awarding them with the Bronze Medallion. In order to qualify for this award, soldiers must be recognized as the very best at what they do. Nominations should take form of a letter which includes a military biography of the individual nominated. An armor colonel (O-6) in a position to evaluate the fitness of the nominee for the award may approve the nomination for the Bronze Medallion.

Note: I wasn't awarded one of these. Perhaps if I had joined the Armor Association, I would have? The question is, "How many Infantrymen were ever First Sergeants of an Armored Cavalry Troop?" I think that distinction, alone, is merit enough.

Order of St. Joan D'Arc Medallion

The United States Armor Association established the Order of St. Joan D'Arc Medallion to honor ladies who have voluntarily made significant contributions to the morale, welfare, and spirit of armor and cavalry units. Ladies associated with the Active, Reserve, or National Guard units are eligible. Retired individuals are also eligible.

Note: However, my wife was awarded the Order of St. Joan of Arc! One of my last days in 1-7 Cav, my wife and I were invited to an awards ceremony at a theater on Ft. Hood. I knew that I was receiving my second MSM; my wife had no idea that she would also be receiving an award. There in the theater, my wife, the only woman present surrounded by about  600 men of the squadron, was awarded her medal. That was a special day.