Recipients

William Bainbridge

William Bainbridge served with the 106th Infantry Division in WWII until his regiment was overrun during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. He…
William Connelly

William Connelly began active duty in the Army in March 1954. He served as a tank crewman, tank commander, platoon sergeant and First Sergeant in…
Glen Morrell

Glen Morrell began active duty in the Army in November 1954, and over his 31-year career served in virtually every noncommissioned officer leadership position. He…
Julius Gates

Julius Gates began active duty in the U.S. Army on August 12, 1958. He served two tours of combat duty during the Vietnam War. From…
Richard Kidd

Richard Kidd served in the U.S. Army beginning in 1962, including service in the Army Special Forces. He served two tours of combat duty in…
Gene McKinney

Gene McKinney is one of five brothers, all of whom served in the U.S. Army, one of whom is an identical twin who became a…
Robert Hall

Robert Hall began active duty in February 1968. Throughout his 32-year career, he has held every key leadership position in the Army. He is a…
Jack Tilley

After enlisting in the Army in 1966, Jack TillyÕs first assignment was to the Republic of Vietnam with A Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment…
Kenneth Preston

Kenneth Preston began service on June 30, 1975, and later served in Operation DESERT STORM and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Serving as Sergeant Major of the…
Raymond Chandler

Raymond Chandler began active duty in the U.S. Army in September 1981. He served in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM from 2004 to 2005. He served from…
Daniel Dailey

Daniel Dailey began military service in 1989 as an Army Infantry Officer. A veteran of combat duty in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, he was awarded the…
Erasmus Weaver

Erasmus Weaver graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1875. From 1908 to 1911 he served as the first Chief of…