Benjamin Harrison Medal

 

For Obtaining the Highest Overall Class Standing
in Leadership, Academics, and Physical Fitness

HISTORY: This award is for outstanding performance in leadership, academics and physical fitness while attending basic level training. The medal is struck by the U.S. Mint from the original die used in making the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Medal in 1893. The award is presented in recognition of Fort Benjamin Harrison as the original home of the Adjutant General's Corps.

PURPOSE: To promote excellence in leadership, academics and physical fitness by recognizing the overall outstanding graduates of basic level professional development courses (e.g., BNCOC, AGOBC, and WOBC).

PERSONS ELIGIBLE: Any Commissioned, Warrant, or Noncommissioned Officer who is a student when the recommendation is made. Must be affiliated with the Adjutant General's Corps Regiment.

Page last revised 04/02/2011
James D. West  www.IndianaMilitary.org