In 1986 the United States Armor Association began an awards program to honor the very best of America’s tankers and troopers. The Association reports that over 6195 awards have gone out to deserving members of the army’s close combat heavy forces. Nominations should take the form of a non-military letter addressed to: National Executive Director, U.S. Armor Association, P.O. Box 607 ,Fort Knox, KY 40121-0494. The letter of nomination should include a military biography of the nominee and a check for $50.00 + $3.00 KY Sales Tax (6%) + $5.00 S&H to pay for the award packet, which includes the medallion, ribbon, and certificate.

History of the St. George Award Gold Medallion Hall of Fame Submit Award Nomination On Line

Sample Nomination Letter

1. Be a member of the United States Armor Association at the time of award approval.
2. For armor branched officers who demonstrate successful command of an armor or cavalry unit.
3. For enlisted CMF 19 soldiers who have successful been branch certified as a platoon sergeant, first sergeant, or command sergeant major.
4. For scout pilots in cavalry organizations-must have successfully completed the cavalry mission while a member of the unit.
5. For all nominees, demonstrate tactical and technical competence at both their current levels of service and at those of their subordinates.
6. Be nominated for the award by an officer or enlisted man who is a qualified member of the armor branch or armor career field and who is a member of the Armor Association.
7. Be approved for the award by the first armor colonel (O-6) in the awardee’s chain of command.

1. Meet the appropriate criteria for the Bronze Medallion as stated above.
2. Have an approved retirement date or reassignment date that will take the awardee away from armor or armored cavalry duties permanently.
3. Be nominated by a qualified member of the armor branch or armor career field who is a member of the Armor Association and have a recommendation for approval from the first colonel (O-6) in the armor chain of command. (Additional endorsements, while not required, are encouraged).
4. Be approved for the award by the currently serving Chief of Armor.

1. Must be a member of the United States Armor Association at the time of award approval.
2. CMF 19 Soldiers who are EIA/EIC in the rank of SSG and below, must demonstrate outstanding leadership and exceptional teamwork as part of an armor or cavalry unit.
3. For all nominees, must demonstrate tactical competence as a crewman, vehicle commander, or section or squad leader.
4. Must be nominated for the award by an officer or NCO who is a recipient of the Order of Saint George and an active member of the Armor Association.
5. For all nominees, no record of UCMJ action within the past two years at the time of nomination.
6. For Armor LTs, who demonstrated success as a platoon leader.
7. Must be approved by the first armor LTC in the nominees’ chain of command.

1. Meet the criteria indicated above for both the Bronze and the Silver Medallions. (This is a requirement for the award).
2. Continue to support armor and armored cavalry, even after leaving service through such activities as:

• Professional writing in branch journals or other professionally oriented publications.
• Professional speaking in support of armor or armored cavalry in the development of the members of the armored forces of the United States.
• Serving as an Honorary Colonel or Honorary Command Sergeant Major of a regiment.
• Actively serving in the United States Armor Association as an officer or member of the Executive Council and in support of association activities or projects.