As each new State acquires sufficient membership to institute a Commandery, the new State Commandery is granted a Charter. At present, the following States have active Commanderies or are in the process of organizing a State Commandery: California (1896) Commander: Michael H. Schirm 99 Skyline Drive Burbank, CA 91501 (818) 846-4322 E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary: Frank […]
The Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States is the oldest veterans’ and hereditary association in the Nation with a membership that inlcudes officers and their hereditary descendants from all of the Armed Services. The history of the Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States dates from a meeting of distinguished […]
The General Staff of the Military Order of Foreign Wars consists of “General Officers,” all of whom but the Secretary-General, the Deputy Secretary-General, and the Quartermaster-General, are elected at a regular meeting of the Order by a majority vote of all the General Officers, Past Commanders-General, and the Delegates present. The three non-elected General Officers […]
The American Revolution (1775-1783) The War with Tripoli (1801-1805) The War of 1812 (1812-1815) The Mexican War (1846-1848) The Civil War (1862-1865) The Spainish-American War (1898-1899) The Philippine Insurrection (1899-1906) The China Relief Expedition (1900-1901) The Nicaraguan Campaign (1912) The Vera Cruz Campaign (1914) The Mexican Campaign (1916-1917) Mexican Border Service (1916-1917) World War I […]
The Medal The Medal Commemorating Maritime Protection of the New Republic was licensed by the Military Order of Foreign Wars to recognize the contribution of the Revenue Cutter Service, predecessor of the United States Coast Guard, in securing the maritime borders of the United States in the earliest years of the Republic. Period of Service […]
The Medal The African Slave Trade Patrol Commemorative Medal was licensed by the Military Order of Foreign Wars to recognize the contribution of the United States Navy in combatting the slave trade to this country. Period of Service This medal recognizes efforts by the naval service between 1820 and 1861 to combat slave trade to […]
ESTABLISHING LEGISLATION* The Iraq Campaign Medal was established by Public Law 108-234, signed into law by President George W. Bush on May 28, 2004 and implemented by Executive Order 13363, signed by President Bush on November 29, 2004. The Iraq Campaign Medal may be awarded to members of the Uniformed Services of the United States […]
NOTE: PAST COMMANDERS-GENERAL ARE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL Colonel Versel Case, Jr. 1228 Calumet Circle DeWitt, MI 48820-8612 (517) 669-9936 E-Mail: [email protected] 1995-1997 Captain Ronald E. Fischer 107 Wilson Court Charlottesville, VA 22901-2941 (434) 973-3763 E-Mail: [email protected] 2001-2003 Colonel Joseph P. Kirlin 1528 Brian Drive West Chester, PA 19380 (610) 692-2679 E-Mail: [email protected] 1999-2001 […]
California Captain Frank J. Budroe 5281 Clemson Street Ventura, California 93003 (805) 642-6106 E-Mail: [email protected] District of Columbia Major C. Robert Harrington, Jr. 1300 Crystal Drive, Apartment 1710S Arlington, VA 22202-3240 (703) 416-6814 E-Mail: [email protected] Florida Companion William H. Stemper Jr 2260 Doster Drive New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168-8579 (386) 423-9088 E-Mail: [email protected] Louisiana Emmanuel […]
SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS (licensed by the Military Order of Foreign Wars) The commemorative medals listed below have ribbons based on the Army and Navy’s official battle streamers, and the medals themselves employ symbolic elements that represent the events being commemorated. For detailed information, click on the name of the medal. These medals are available for […]
The Medal The Revolutionary War Commemorative Medal was licensed by the Military Order of Foreign Wars to recognize the contribution of America’s military and naval forces in securing the independence of the United States. Period of Service This medal recognizes military service between April 19, 1775, when the British redcoats clashed with the Massachusetts militia […]
The Medal The Latin American Campaigns Commemorative Medal was licensed by the Military Order of Foreign Wars to recognize the contribution of America’s naval forces in achieving political and economic stability in Latin America during the turbulent first two decades of this century. Period of Service This medal recognizes military service in five separate campaigns […]
The Medal The War of 1812 Commemorative Medal was licensed by the Military Order of Foreign Wars to recognize the contribution of America’s military and naval forces in securing freedom from interference in international commerce. Period of Service This medal recognizes military and naval actions against Great Britain between June 18, 1812 and December 24, […]
The Medal The Mexican War Commemorative Medal was licensed by the Military Order of Foreign Wars to recognize the contribution of America’s military and naval forces, including the Revenue Cutter Service, during the Mexican War. Period of Service This medal recognizes military and naval service in the Mexican War between April 25, 1846 (when the […]
