2008 Society of The 3^rd Infantry Division
Awards for Excellence

At the 89^th annual reunion banquet of The Society of the 3^rd Infantry Division at Columbus/Fort Benning, Society Awards Chairperson Lynn Ball announced seventeen awards on behalf of the Society.

One Society Special Service Award was presented to a retiring Executive Committee Member, and Immediate Past President, Charles C. Trout selected nine individuals to receive President’s Special Awards for specific contributions to the Society. Additionally, one “Soldier of the Year” and one “NCO of the Year,” selected by the military are being honored. By majority vote, our Society Vice Presidents (Michael Baker, John Fisher, and Jerry Manley) elected the recipients of the Society Service Awards, the Associate Member Award, and the Audie Murphy Achievement Award. Their elections were made based on information contained in the evaluation packages provided by Chairman Ball. Each election package contained all nominations, rules governing each award, and a voting ballot. The Society’s Awards Program concluded with the presentation of a plaque of appreciation to Charles C. Trout, retiring President. Following are the names of the 2008 recipients listed under the award each received:

Society Special Service Award: presented upon retirement from national office

• Jerome A. Manley: for distinguished and dedicated service to the Society over many years in a variety of Executive Management Positions.

President’s Special Awards presented by Charles C. Trout

• Raymond C. Anderson: in recognition for dedicated service to the Society as Secretary-Treasurer
• Robert D. Bailey Sr.: for dedicated service as Chairman of both the Nominations Committee and the New Board Members Mentors’ Committee
• Jerome D. Daddato: in recognition of service to the Society and to our fallen comrades and their families as Chaplain
• John L. Insani: for faithful and dedicated service in visiting our wounded soldiers
• Carol Megathlin: in recognition for setting up, managing, and promoting the “Adopt A Soldier Program” and for special efforts to unite participating individuals with their special soldiers upon their return to America.
• Dr. Bernhard Oswald: in recognition of efforts in arranging the placement of the 3^rd Infantry Division plaque at Berchtesgaden
• Timothy R. Stoy: in recognition of service to the Society as historian and for special efforts in visiting wounded soldiers
• Angelo “Jim” Tiezzi: in recognition for service to the Society as Chairman of the Membership Committee
• Carl Q. Topie: for faithful and dedicated service to the Society as Public Relations Chair and for managing the Society’s “Reciprocal Ad Program”

Soldier of the Year 2008

• SPC Michael R. Holbrook, 2^nd Brigade Combat Team: for distinguished military service and personal achievement, continuing in the long tradition of the 3^rd Infantry Division

NCO of the Year 2008

• SSG Joshua M. Ridge, 4^th Brigade Combat Team: for distinguished military service and personal achievement, continuing in the long tradition of the 3^rd Infantry Division

Society Service Awards

• C. Monika Stoy: in appreciation for organizing Outpost Europe #5845, for serving as secretary of Outpost Europe, efforts in placing 3^rd Infantry Division monuments and memorials, and for work with our “Wounded Warriors Program”
• Timothy R. Stoy: in appreciation for organizing Outpost Europe #5845, for efforts resulting in the placement of 3^rd Infantry Division monuments and memorials, for work with our “Wounded Warriors Program,” and for service as Society Historian

Associate Member Service Award

• Justin D. Valle: for dedicated service to the Society in sharing skills in graphics design, photography, research, and writing, and for willingness to assist when called upon

Audie Murphy Achievement Award

• John W. Sneddon: for Exemplary Military Service and Outstanding Dedication to our Country and to The Society of The Third Infantry Division
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Retiring President’s Award

• Charles C. Trout: in appreciation for service to the Society as President from 2006-2008

                                                                                                —submitted by Lynn Ball