The National Regiment
2024 Soldier of the Year
This annual recognition is awarded to a National Regiment member in “good standing” who meets, at least, five of the criteria beyond required item 10 listed below:
- Leads by example
a. Impression (uniform and equipment) are accurate as practicable
b. Treats others civilly
c. Asks no one to carry out a task not carried out by one asking - Exhibits very good military bearing
a. Desire to know and accurately carry out period:
1.Manual of arms
2. Drill
3. Battalion evolutions
- Puts self before others
- Knowing the material culture and deportment on the field
a. Exhibit eagerness for learning
b. Reads Military manuals
c. Reads literature pertaining to the subject matter - Attendance
a. School of the Soldier
b. Camps of Instruction
c. Participates in max events on a regular basis - Mentors others
a. Teaches others - Assumes leadership roles without complaint
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude – “whatever we do we do well.”
- Takes initiative – steps up when needed with “alacrity and promptitude.”
- NR Member in good standing
This is not a popularity contest, but one recognizing leadership, enthusiasm, and other qualities. A medal is presented by the Colonel during dress parade prior to the Remembrance Day parade. Nominations in writing accepted by the NR Board no later than Friday, November 1 and must be accompanied with a statement regarding the person’s qualifications for consideration by the NR board. As an aside, sitting NR board members are not eligible given the conflict-of-interest potential.
Eric Ford reenactor53@gmail.com; James Thomas jatjr424@gmail.com; Paul Parvis pbparvis@sbcglobal.net