De Fleury Medal

De Fleury Medal

The De Fleury Medal, an award of the US Army Engineer Association, was named in honor of François de Fleury, a French Engineer in the Continental Army.

As the Corps of Engineers implemented the US Army Regimental system, the senior Engineer leadership sought a method for the Corps of Engineers to honor those individuals who have provided significant contributions to Army Engineering.

The Army Regimental System was developed to emphasize the history, customs, and traditions of the Corps; so MG Daniel R. Schroeder, then Commanding General of Fort Leonard Wood and US Army Engineer School Commandant, wanted an award that would tie in with the beginnings of the nation and the Army Corps of Engineers.

The Engineer Regiment adopted the de Fleury Medal as an award because of the values demonstrated by the man for whom it was struck – values of special meaning to Engineer Soldiers. It is understood that the de Fleury Medal was the first Congressional Medal struck, if not the first medal authorized.

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Medal description

On the obverse of the medal is the Latin inscription meaning: "A MEMORIAL AND REWARD FOR COURAGE AND BOLDNESS". In the center appears the image of a helmeted soldier standing amidst the ruins of a fort, holding in his right hand an unsheathed sword, and in his left the staff of the enemy's flag, which he tramples underfoot.

On the reverse, again in Latin: "FORTIFICATIONS, MARSHES, ENEMIES OVERCOME". In the center the fortress at Stony Point is depicted with both turrets and a flag flying. At the base of the hill are two shore batteries, one of which is firing at one of six vessels on the Hudson River. Beneath the fort is the legend: "STONY POINT CARRIED BY STORM, JULY 15, 1779".

Levels of de Fleury Medals

The Engineer Regiment makes three award levels of the de Fleury Medal. The BRONZE Medal may be presented to an individual who has rendered significant service or support to an element of the Engineer Regiment. The SILVER Medal may only be awarded to an individual who has rendered outstanding and significant support or service to the Engineer Regiment.

The United States Army Chief of Engineers awards only one GOLD Medal each year to an individual who exemplifies boldness, courage, and commitment to a strong national defense.

Presentation of the de Fleury Medal, to those individuals meeting established criteria, was started by the Engineer Regiment as the move of the Engineer School from Fort Belvoir, Virginia to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri was completed in 1989. The GOLD Medal presentation is the highlight of the annual Engineer Regimental Dinner held at Fort Leonard Wood each spring.

Gold Medal recipients

1989 – The Honorable John O. Marsh, Jr. Secretary of the Army

1990 – The Honorable Robert W. Page Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works

1991 – GEN Maxwell R. Thurman, USA Retired

1992 – GEN Andrew J. Goodpaster, USA Retired

1993 – LTG Emerson C. Itschner, USA Retired

1994 – Mr. John B. Mahaffey Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army

1995 – LTG Frederick J. Clarke, USA Retired

1996 – SMA Leon L. Van Autreve, USA Retired

1997 – LTG John W. Morris, USA Retired

1998 – Mr. Allen M. Carton

1999 – The Honorable Ike Skelton Congressman, State of Missouri

2000 – LTG Julius W. Becton, Jr., USA Retired and CSM Robert W. Elkey, (Posthumous)

2001 – LTG Max W. Noah, USA Retired and COL Claude L. Roberts, Jr., (Posthumous)

2002 – MG Richard S. Kem, USA Retired

2003 – Honorable Daniel K. Inouye Senator, State of Hawaii

2004 – COL Edward C. Gibson, USA Retired

2005 – LTG Daniel R. Schroeder, USA Retired

2006– MG John G. Waggener, USA Retired and SFC Paul Ray Smith (Posthumous)

2007– LTG Elvin R. “Vald” Heiberg III, USA Retired

2008– LTG Robert B. Flowers, USA Retired

2009-LTG Henry J. Hatch and Mr. Kisuk (Charlie) Cheung (Posthumous)

References

http://www.armyengineer.com/aea_awards.html


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