David
Thu December 19, 2002 3:07pm
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The Secretary of the Army
The Secretary of the Army Thomas E. White and the Sergeant Major of the Army Jack L. Tilley lead the Army Birthday Run June 13, 2002 on Fort Myer in Arlington, Va.
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David
Thu December 19, 2002 3:07pm
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The Secretary of the Army
The Secretary of the Army Thomas E. White, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Eric K. Shinseki, the Sergeant Major of the Army Jack L. Tilley and wrestler Triple H celebrate after cutting the Army birthday cake during the Army Birthday Ball June 14, 2002 in Washington, D.C.
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David
Thu December 19, 2002 3:07pm
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The Secretary of the Army
The Secretary of the Army Thomas E. White, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Eric K. Shinseki and the Sergeant Major of the Army Jack L. Tilley lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery June 14, 2002.
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David
Thu December 19, 2002 3:07pm
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The Secretary of the Army
The Secretary of the Army Thomas E. White, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Eric K. Shinseki, the Sergeant Major of the Army Jack L. Tilley, Private 1st Class Rafael Lazano and Handley Boyd cut the Army birthday cake during a celebration held in the courtyard at the Pentagon June 14, 2002.
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David
Thu December 19, 2002 4:49pm
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Sergeant Major of the Arm
Sergeant Major of the Army Jack Tilley shares a laugh with Elmer Taylor, a 79-year-old World War II veteran, in Vancouver, WA, Nov. 7, 2002. Taylor, who quit school to join the Navy during in 1942, received his high school diploma after more than 60 years Nov. 7. He is the first Washington veteran to receive his diploma under a new state law. The law allows veterans whose high school completion was interrupted by military service to receive their diplomas. Tilley met with Taylor during a visit to his hometown of Vancouver last week. He also spoke to students at Fort Vancouver High School where he graduated in 1966
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David
Thu December 19, 2002 4:49pm
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Sergeant Major of the Arm
Sergeant Major of the Army Jack Tilley knocks out some one-arm pushups with students Nov. 7 at Fort Vancouver High School in Vancouver, Wa. Tilley was visiting his hometown for two days last week as part of Veterans Day events at the school.
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David
Thu December 19, 2002 4:49pm
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Sergeant Major of the Arm
Sergeant Major of the Army Jack Tilley fields questions Oct. 30 during a live radio call-in show at Armed Forces Network-Korea. Tilley visited soldiers in Korea Oct 27-31. This was his third trip to Korea since he assumed the duties as SMA in June 2000. He served in Korea as a first sergeant in the mid-1980s.
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David
Thu December 19, 2002 4:49pm
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Maj. Gen. Gaylord T. Gunh
Maj. Gen. Gaylord T. Gunhus, Secretary of the Army Thomas E. White, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Eric K. Shinseki, and Sergeant Maj. Of the Army Jack L. Tilley render honors during the playing of "Taps" at the Army Remembrance Ceremony in the courtyard at the Pentagon September 11, 2002.
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David
Thu December 19, 2002 4:59pm
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Pvt. Tracie Mowers get po
Pvt. Tracie Mowers get pointers from Drill Sergeant Robert Hayles of D Company, 2nd Battalion, 54th Infantry during Basic Rifleman Training at Fort Benning, Georgia, July 11, 2002.
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David
Thu December 19, 2002 4:59pm
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The Secretary of the Army
The Secretary of the Army Thomas E. White speaks with Pvt. Tracie Mowers and Drill Sergeant Robert Hayles of D Company, 2nd Battalion, 54th Infantry during Basic Rifleman Training at Fort Benning, Georgia, July 11, 2002.
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David
Wed February 12, 2003 9:40pm
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Purple Heart Medal with R
PURPLE HEART
1. Description: A Purple heart within a Gold border, 1 3/8 inches wide, containing a profile of General George Washington. Above the heart appears a shield of the Washington Coat of Arms (a White shield with two Red bars and three Red stars in chief) between sprays of Green leaves. The reverse consists of a raised Bronze heart with the words "FOR MILITARY MERIT" below the coat of arms and leaves.
2. Ribbon: The ribbon is 1 3/8 inches wide and consists of the following stripes: 1/8 inch White 67101; 1 1/8 inches Purple 67115; and 1/8 inch White 67101.
3. Criteria:
a. The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of an Armed Force who, while serving with the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded;
(1) In any action against an enemy of the United States;
(2) In any action with an opposing armed force of a foreign country in which the Armed Forces of the United States are or have been engaged;
(3) While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party;
(4) As a result of an act of any such enemy of opposing armed forces;
(5) As the result of an act of any hostile foreign force;
(6) After 28 March 1973, as a result of an international terrorist attack against the United States or a foreign nation friendly to the United States, recognized as such an attack by the Secretary of the department concerned, or jointly by the Secretaries of the departments concerned if persons from more than one department are wounded in the attack; or,
(7) After 28 March 1973, as a result of military operations, while serving outside the territory of the United States as part of a peacekeeping force.
(8) After 7 December 1941, by weapon fire while directly engaged in armed conflict, regardless of the fire causing the wound.
(9) While held as a prisoner of war or while being taken captive.
b. A wound for which the award is made must have required treatment by a medical officer.
4. Components:
a. Decoration (regular size): MIL-D-3943/24; NSN for set 8455-00-269-5757; individual medal 8455-00-246-3833.
b. Decoration (miniature size): MIL-D-3943//24.
c. Ribbon: MIL-R-11589/126. NSN 8455-00-9948.
d. Lapel Button (metal replica of ribbon bar): MIL-L-11484/18. NSN 8455-00-253-0818.
5. Background: a. The original Purple Heart, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established by General George Washington by order from his headquarters at Newburgh, New York, August 7, 1782. The writings of General Washington quoted in part:
"The General ever desirous to cherish a virtuous ambition in his soldiers, as well as to foster and encourage every species of Military Merit, directs that whenever any singularly meritorious action is performed, the author of it shall be permitted to wear on his facings over the left breast, the figure of a heart in purple cloth or silk, edged with narrow lace or binding. Not only instances of unusual gallantry, but also of extraordinary fidelity and essential service in any way shall meet with a due reward".
b. So far as the known surviving records show, this honor badge was granted to only three men, all of them noncommissioned officers: Sergeant Daniel Bissell of the 2d Connecticut Regiment of the Continental Line; Sergeant William Brown of the 5th Connecticut Regiment of the Continental Line, and Sergeant Elijah Churchill of the 2d Continental Dragoons, which was also a Connecticut Regiment. The original Purple Heart depicted on the first page is a copy of the badge awarded to Sergeant Elijah Churchill and is now owned by the New Windsor Cantonment, National Temple Hill Association, PO Box 525, Vails Gate, NY 12584. The only other known original badge is the badge awarded to Sergeant William Brown and is in the possession of The Society of the Cincinnati, New Hampshire Branch but differs in design by not having any lettering embroidered on the heart and the leaves are at the top only with a larger spray of leaves at the base.
c. Subsequent to the Revolution, the Order of the Purple Heart had fallen into disuse and no further awards were made. By Order of the President of the United States, the Purple Heart was revived on the 200th Anniversary of George Washington's birth, out of respect to his memory and military achievements, by War Department General Orders No. 3, dated 22 February 1932. The criteria was announced in War Department Circular dated 22 February 1932 and authorized award to soldiers, upon their request, who had been awarded the Meritorious Service Citation Certificate or were authorized to wear wound chevrons subsequent to 5 April 1917.
d. During the early period of World War II (7 Dec 41 to 22 Sep 43), the Purple Heart was awarded both for wounds received in action against the enemy and for meritorious performance of duty. With the establishment of the Legion of Merit, by an Act of Congress, the practice of awarding the Purple Heart for meritorious service was discontinued. By Executive Order 9277, dated 3 December 1942, the decoration was extended to be applicable to all services and the order required that regulations of the Services be uniform in application as far as practicable. This executive order also authorized award only for wounds received.
e. Executive Order 10409, dated 12 February 1952, revised authorizations to include the Service Secretaries subject to approval of the Secretary of Defense. Executive Order 11016, dated 25 April 1962, included provisions for posthumous award of the Purple Heart. Executive Order 12464, dated 23 February 1984, authorized award of the Purple Heart as a result of terrorist attacks or while serving as part of a peacekeeping force subsequent to 28 March 1973.
f. The Senate approved an amendment to the 1985 Defense Authorization Bill on 13 June 1985, which changed the precedent from immediately above the Good Conduct Medal to immediately above the Meritorious Service Medals. Public Law 99-145 authorized the award for wounds received as a result of "friendly fire". Public Law 104-106 expanded the eligibility date, authorizing award of the Purple Heart to a former prisoner of war who was wounded before 25 April 1962.
g. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year1998 (Public Law 105-85) changed the criteria to delete authorization for award of the Purple Heart Medal to any civilian national of the United States while serving under competent authority in any capacity with the Armed Forces. This change was effective 18 May 1998.
h. Order of precedence and wear of decorations is contained in Army Regulation 670-1. Policy for awards, approving authority, supply, and issue of decorations is contained in AR 600-8-22.
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David
Thu February 13, 2003 12:18am
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E5 - Sergeant
E5 - Sergeant
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David
Thu February 13, 2003 12:18am
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E6 - Staff Sergeant
E6 - Staff Sergeant
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David
Thu February 13, 2003 12:18am
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E7 - Sergeant First Class
E7 - Sergeant First Class
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MORTARDUDE
Tue February 25, 2003 7:32pm
Rating: 10
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( MORTARDUDE) My great-gr
Montage of items of my great-grandfather Robert Brown. The photo was taken in 1904. He lived from 1834-1922. He was a proud Confederate soldier and his grave stone was furnished by the UCV ( United Confederate Veterans ). Below the picture is a copy of his Parole form signed May 25, 1865. The records say :
Robert Brown, private, Company F, 9th Tenn. Infantry, C.S.A., enlisted May 23, 1861 at Jackson TN., to serve 12 months and that he deserted at Tupelo Miss., on June 23, 1862.
Our records also show that R. Brown, private, Co. A ( Neely's), 14th ( also called 13th ) Tenn. Cavalry,
C.S.A., enlisted March 14, 1863 at Ripley, Miss. to serve 3 years. He is reported on roll dated May 13, 1864, last on file, as 5th sergeant present. No record of capture or parole has been found.
Robert Brown, Co. B 9th Tenn. Inf. C.S.A., is shown on a report, not dated, of prisoners of war surrendered May 25, 1865, at La Grange Tenn., and paroled as having left his command at Atlanta, Ga. July 6, 1864.
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I have done a lot of research on this. Apparently about half his unit "deserted" after the first year ( when their original enlistment was up ) to join the Cavalry. His affidavits, which he submitted to try to get a pension, state he was wounded in the Battle of Atlanta, and it took him 3 months to get home. From the letters and affidavits it appears he fought as both infantry and cavalry in 1864. The affidavits are signed by the soldiers he served with.
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