Noble Patron of Armor Award

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The Noble Patron of Armor award is the top award given to supporters of the Army's mounted force by the United States Armor Association of the United States Army.

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[edit] History of the Noble Patron of Armor Award

In 1986 the United States Armor Association began an awards program to honor the very best of America's tankers and troopers. The Noble Patron of Armor award program provides the mounted force with a way to recognize outstanding supporters of the Armor Force, while the Saint George Award recognizes members of the mounted force and the Order of St. Joan D'Arc Medallion is awarded to spouses selected to receive these honors.

[edit] Eligibility for the Noble Patron of Armor Award

The United States Armor Association awards its Noble Patron of Armor Award to individuals who have contributed considerably to the operational success of armor and cavalry organizations. The award is bestowed upon civilians or service members who are not branched armor.

[edit] Receivers of the Award

  • Major General Richard “Dick” Chegar, AUS (ret.)[1]
  • Don Stivers[2]
  • Mary Preston[3]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ "The Patton Saber", generalpatton.org, FALL 2005. Retrieved on 2008-01-20. 
  2. ^ "The History Center", dragoons.org. Retrieved on 2008-01-20. 
  3. ^ "'Miss Mary' draws a crowd in Büdingen", stripes.com, Stars and Stripes, 2004-10-4. Retrieved on 2008-01-20.