The Military Police Regimental Association’s (MPRA) Order of the Marechaussee was officially established in 2000 to recognize exceptional dedication, competence, and contribution to the Military Police Corps Regiment over an extended period of time. The award was created with Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels of recognition. The first Marechaussee awards were presented on September 29, 2000 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. As of 3 April 2025, there have been 164 Orders of the Marechaussee in Gold (including Hall of Fame inductees retroactively) awarded to date along with 560 in Silver, 5,154 in Bronze and 449 in Steel.
The Military Police Regimental Association’s mission is to promote the history and preserve the traditions of the Military Police Corps Regiment while supporting Military Police Leadership, Soldiers, and Families Army-wide. This award recognizes a degree of professionalism, high standards of integrity and morality, and esprit de corps consistent with the long standing history and traditions of our Regiment.
The Gold award will be presented throughout the year by recommendations from the field and approved by the Chief of the Military Police Corps.
Nominee must have performed service to the Corps for at least 25 years and/or held key positions of strategic significance, served admirably, and made a considerable and lasting impact to the Corps, whether in and or out of military service. Acts of valor, regardless of the number of years of service to the Corps, will be considered.
All MP Hall of Fame inductees will be presented with a Gold level award.
A Silver award nominee must have performed service to the Corps for at least 20 years and/or held key positions of strategic or operational significance, served admirably, and made considerable and lasting contributions to the Corps, whether in and or out of military service. Acts of valor, regardless of the number of years of service to the Corps.
A Bronze award nominee must have performed service to the Corps for at least 10 years and/or held key positions of strategic or operational significance, served admirably, and made a considerable and significant contributions to their organization which bring great credit to the Corps. Acts of valor, regardless of the number of years of service to the Corps, will be considered.
A Steel award nominee must have performed service to the Corps and have less than 10 years of service and made a considerable and significant contributions to their organization which bring great credit to the Corps. Acts of valor, regardless of the number of years of service to the Corps, will be considered.
Protocol
The proper wear of The Order of the Marechaussee as indicated below:
Army Service Uniform and Dress Mess Uniform: The medal will be worn with the ribbon around the neck, outside the shirt collar and inside the coat collar. The medal will hang over the four-in–hand necktie near the collar and above the top button of the coat or just under the bow tie or neck tab near the collar and above the top button of the coat.
Civilian Attire: Men will wear the Medal around their neck with the ribbon over the shirt collar and inside the coat collar. Whether it is worn with a bow tie or necktie the medal should hang at the full length of the ribbon. When the necktie is worn the medal will hang over the tie.
Women should wear the Medal around their neck, outside the shirt collar and inside the coat collar with the medal hanging the full length of the ribbon.
Procedures for Submission
Nominations packets are submitted to the MPRA.
Nomination packets must contain a completed request form and narrative (no bios) in a single pdf file for each nominee (no portfolios). The nomination must be substantiated based on firsthand knowledge or documented research of nominees’ exceptional dedication, competence, and contribution to the Regiment.
Endorser for a Steel level must be a Military Police Lieutenant Colonel. Nominations are approved by an Military Police Colonel, Deputy Commandant, Military Police Nominative Command or Nominative Staff Sergeants Major, or Chief Warrant Officer Five and a current standard member and payment ($25) to the MPRA. Individuals without a Military Police Colonel will request approval thru the USAMPS Chief of Staff via MPRA Awards. **REMINDER**Please allow 4 weeks for processing. This timeline starts once the MPRA has confirmed receipt of each award request.
Endorser for a Bronze, Silver and Gold level must be a Military Police Colonel, Deputy Commandant, Military Police Nominative Command or Nominative Staff Sergeants Major, or Chief Warrant Officer Five and a current standard member and payment ($50/$75/$100) to the MPRA. Nominations are approved by the Chief of the Military Police Corps. **REMINDER**Please allow at least 5-6 weeks for Bronze, Silver & Gold level requests. This timeline starts once the MPRA has confirmed receipt of each award request.
Only nominations for individuals will be accepted. No group nominations will be considered.
The MPRA encourages all of its members to help promote these unique awards that recognize outstanding and deserving members of our Regiment. We are proud to help leaders continue our unparalleled Regimental esprit de corps through the use of this award.
The MPRA Marechaussee Request Form is available for download and samples can be requested from the Military Police Gift Shop by calling 573-329-5317 or contacting our MPRA Awards Processing Rep. Completed nomination packets can be emailed in or mailed to:
MPRA Awards
P.O. Box 2182
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
Gold Order of the Marechaussee
#1-1SG (R) Nicky Bacon
#2-CSM (R)David Stalter
#3-CSM James Barrett
#4-MG Donald Ryder
#5-MG David Quantock
#6-MG (R) Charles Hines
#7-CSM (R) Joshua Perry
#8-CSM (R) Donald Thomas
#9-COL (R) Larry Saunders
#10-CSM (R) Daniel Rimmer
#11-CSM (R) Mark Farley
#12-COL (R) H. Tracy Williams, III
#13-COL (R) Frank Cohn
#14-CW5 (R) Philip E. Tackett
#15-CSM (R) James Frye
#16-SFC Leigh A. Hester
#17-1SG Timothy Nein
#18-CSM Dorsey L. Newcomb
#19-MG Michael A. Stone
#20-CW5 Joel Fitz
#21-CSM Richard A. Woodring
#22-CSM Ted L. Copeland
#23-Mr. Ennice L. Hobbs
#24-Mr. Daniel T. Andrew
#25-MG David P. Glaser
#26-LTC (R) Peter Grande
#27-BG Brian R. Bisacre
#28-1SG(R) Dave Ross
#29-CSM(R) Richard C. Morris
#30-CSM(R) Harold L. Burleson
#31-CSM(R) Freddie LT Brock
#32-CSM(R) Gary “Jay” Fowler
#33-CSM(R) Edgar W. Dahl
#34-COL(R) T. Gregg Thompson
#35-COL(R) Thomas H. Tatum
#36-Mr. Reginald Cole, Sr.Â
#37-SGM(R) Douglas M. Loggins
#38-MG(R) Marion Garcia
#39-CSM(R) Roland M. Gaddy
#40-CSM(R) Marcelino Malavet, Jr.
#41-MG John F. Hussey
#42-CSM Brian A. Flom
#43-CW5(R) Guy A. Surian
#44-CSM(R) Jeffrey A. Butler
#45-CSM(R) Charles R. Kirkland
#46-MG(R) Mark S. Inch
#47-CSM(R) John F. McNeirney
#48-CW5(R) David J. Albaugh
#49-CW5(R) Leroy Shamburger
#50-CSM(R) James R. Armour
#51-COL(R) Don Salo
#52-144 *Retroactive-Hall of Fame Inductees*
#145-CSM Casey Freeman
#146-BG Sarah Albrycht
#147-LTG Donna W. Martin
#148-LTG Kevin Vereen
#149-BG Shannon Mikal Lucas
#150-COL(R) Timothy Chmura
#151-MG Duane Miller
#152-MSG(R) Patrick V. Garland-HOF
#153-PFC Patrick J. Brems-HOF
#154-MG Cary J. Cowan
#155-CSM Robert Provost
#156-CSM(R) Joseph E. Shelley
#157-CSM Jason R. Copeland
#158-CSM Shawn A. Klosterman
#159-MSG(R) Michael E. Hill
#160-CSM(R) Michael W. True
#161-CSM(R) Michael P. Bennett
#162-CSM(R) Larry H. Orvis
#163-CSM(R) James W. Breckinridge
#164-CW4 Pablo Irizarry
Nomination Criteria
- Requestor & Nominee must be current members of the MPRA.
- Endorser is a Military Police Colonel or above, Deputy Commandant, Military Police Nominative Command or Nominative Staff Sergeants
Major, or Chief Warrant Officer Five and a current standard member - Have demonstrated exceptional dedication, competence, and contribution to the Regiment over an extended period of time.
Award Presentation Ceremony
Presentation of the Order of the Marechaussee will be conducted during very special events such as formal dinners and similar affairs. It should be conducted in a similar fashion to military award presentations. It will be presented by the highest-ranking Military Police Officer, Command Sergeant Major or Chief Warrant Officer Five. The Chief of the Regiment reserves the right to present the award in the USAMPS footprint. Requests for a non-MP to present the award must be sent to the Regimental leadership and receive prior approval from the Chief of the Regiment.
For previous awardees of any of the Regimental Awards in attendance at the ceremony, we encourage you to wear your medallion and to show your support during the award presentations.