Castle Memorial Award
Each year, the West Point Society of the
District of Columbia presents the prestigious Castle Memorial
Award to the USMA graduate who has distinguished himself or
herself in exemplifying the ideals of West Point in either a
military or civilian capacity. The award was established by Ben
Castle, Class of 1907, and first President of the D.C. Society,
in memory of his son, Fred Castle, Class of 1930, who was killed
in an air mission during the Battle of the Bulge on Christmas
Eve, 1944. As a Brigadier General commanding the 4th Bomb Wing,
Fred Castle "took control and deliberately gave his own life to
save his crew," and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
The primary objective of this award is to
recognize graduates with outstanding qualities and character who
have served our country well, and who have also achieved success
in a second career outside the military in fields such as
education, ministry, medicine, science, and public service.
The Castle Memorial Award is presented
each year at Founders Day. A request for nominations is made in
the previous Fall Newsletter so that the Castle Memorial Award
Committee can review nominations and make their selection in
mid-January. Individuals and classes are encouraged to initiate
the nomination process in sufficient time to be able to submit a
nomination by the stated deadline, usually early January. The
nomination should contain sufficient supporting information to
permit the Committee to evaluate how the nominee exemplifies the
ideals of West Point. The recipient must be a USMA graduate, and
must agree to be present to receive the award. Residence in the
area, or membership in the Society is not a criteria.
Castle Memorial Recipients
1967 Kenneth F. Hanst,
Jr. '42
1968 Russell P. Reeder,
Jr. '26
1969 Harlan L. Mumma
'16
1970 Willis D.
Crittenberger '13
1971 Elvin R. Heiberg
'26
1972 Benjamin O. Davis,
Jr. '36
1973 George H. Olmsted
'22
1974 Jeptha C. Tanksley
'43 (June)
1975 James F. C. Hyde,
Jr. '42
1976 Jacob L. Devers
'09
1977 Julian B. Lindsey
'29
1978 Paul D. Phillips
'40
1979 Lawrence McCeney
Jones '17 (Aug)
1980 John J. Leffler
'51
1981 Alfred D. Starbird
'33
1982 Walter B. Russell.
Jr. '51
1983 Harold K. Johnson
'33
1984 Bruce Palmer, Jr.
'36
1985 Lyman L. Lemnitzer
'20
1986 Brent Scowcroft
'47
1987 Andrew J.
Goodpaster '39
1988 Edward L. Rowney
'41
1989 Richard G.
Stilwell '38
1990 Frederick A.
Irving '17 (Aug)
1991 Clyde D. Eddleman
'24
1992 Michael S.
Davidson '39
1993 Walter T. Kerwin,
Jr. '39
1994 David M. Abshire
'51
1995 Glenn K. Otis '53
1996 Edward C. Meyer
'51
1997 William J.
McCaffrey '39
1998
Willard W. Scott, Jr. '48
1999 Frank
A. Camm '43 (Jan)
2000
Harry A. Griffith '49
2001
Eugene R. Sullivan '64
2002
William A.
Knowlton '43 (Jan)
2003
William Russell
Raiford '52
2004
Barry Richard McCaffrey '64
2005
Charles E. Buckingham '46
2006
Richard G. Trefry '50
2007 Henry
J. Hatch '57
2008 Carl H.
McNair '55
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The Distinguished Member Award
The West Point Society of the District of
Columbia and the National Capital Region presents the Distinguished
Member Award to West Point graduates who have made significant
contributions to West Point, the West Point Society of the District of
Columbia, their class or to their community. The primary objective of
this award is to recognize graduates whose outstanding qualities of
character, distinguished service and stature draw wholesome comparison
with the qualities that West Point strives for in keeping with its motto
“Duty, Honor, Country” while making significant contributions to West
Point, or to their class, our Society, or their community
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Distinguished Member Recipients
1999
Michael J.
L. Greene '41
Philip A.
Farris '46
Samuel W.
Smithers, Jr. '50
John R. Byers '51
2000
Henry E.
Strickland, Jr. '50
Howard M.
Steele, Jr '51
Thomas R.
Folk '72
John N.
Lesko, Jr. '79
2001
Norman Robert
Rosen '47
Winfred
George Skelton, Jr. '50
Michael
Joseph Vopatek '63
2002
Trevor W.
Swett '49
2003
Gray Moore
Gildner '78
2004 (Not Awarded)
2005
Hope
Blanche Donnelly '75
2006
Doniphan
Carter '44
Hope
Blanche Donnelly '86
2007
Patrick
Gerald Wardell '43 (Jan)
Ivan
Robert Farris '63
2008
Milton L.
Miller '58
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Maxwell D. Taylor
Leadership
Sponsored by the West Point Society
of D.C. and the National Capital Region, the Maxwell D. Taylor
Leadership Award is presented annually to the Cadet Candidate at
the USMA Preparatory School, located at Fort Monmouth, NJ. The
Award was established in recognition of General Taylor's
outstanding leadership throughout his illustrious military
service.
The award also honors General
Taylor for establishing the USMA Preparatory School at Newburgh,
NY on June 25, 1946. During the years since, the school has
provided highly qualified candidates for admission to the United
States Military Academy.
The Maxwell D. Taylor Leadership
Award is presented to the graduate Cadet Candidate selected by a
special board for being tops in overall excellence. The board
consists of the Commandant, Assistant Commandant, Director of
Military Training, Dean and Athletic Director. The most heavily
weighted factors they consider in evaluating nominees from the
Cadet Battalion are: leadership, academic performance, and
physical fitness.
The award is presented at the
graduation ceremony each year. The West Point Society of D.C. and
the National Capital Region is pleased to sponsor this award in
honor of one of its former members, General Taylor '22, who
distinguished himself brilliantly in service to our nation as a
soldier-statesman for more then 50 years.
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