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We like to say congratulations to Tracey McIntire for winning the Charles E. Hillsman Soldier of the Year Award.
Information about the Award
The Soldier of the Year competition was established to honor the enlisted men of Longstreet's Corps who are the backbone of this organization. These men do more than just show up and shoot, they volunteer at museums and schools, they perform duties off the field that keep their units running. Their spirit helps to achieve the goals of Longstreet's Corps.
The award is named for General Charles E. Hillsman, a founding member of the Corps and it's longtime commander. Hillsman appreciated the work of the private in the ranks and the NCO's who drove the units.
Applications are due January 31 and any enlisted man from a member unit is eligible. The spirit of the award is to recognize an enlisted man (NCO or Private) in Longstreet's Corps who has stood above the rest in his efforts of goodwill. The soldier may have worked to help his fellow soldiers on and off the field, helped a historic site or has generally excelled beyond the call of duty.
SOY rules are as follows:
- All full member units can nominate an enlisted man for Soldier of the Year.
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- The 1st Sgt/senior NCO will submit a short written nomination. The nomination should outline why his soldier should be selected as Soldier of the Year.
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- All entries must be received by the Sergeant Major no later than January 1.
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- In January the Sergeant Major will select a committee to review the entries. The committee will consist of two sergeants each from the artillery, cavalry, infantry and associated branches (Navy, Marines, Signal, etc.) for a total of eight members and the Sergeant Major.
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- The committee will review each entry and vote. Sergeants cannot vote for a member from their home unite. The Sergeant Major will only vote to break a tie.
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- One soldier will be selected for the Chuck E. Hillsman Soldier of the Year Award. This award will be given out at the first Corps or Corps Sanctioned event of the following year.
Entries and questions should be sent to:
Sgt. Major Johnny Glazebrook The information above comes from Longstreet's Corps website: http://www.longstreetscorps.com/pages/Memberprograms/programs.html then click on Soldier of the Year Requirements/Submission.
Letter of Recommendation for Tracey read as follows:
Chuck E. Hillsman Soldier Of The Year Competition
Sgt. Major Johnny Glazebrook
8532 Goddin Road
Ashland, Virginia 23005
December 10, 2010
I, Lt. Jean Roger Buchen, commander of 4th Maryland Light Artillery, respectfully submit our member, Private Tracey McIntire, for the 'Chuck E. Hillsman Soldier of the Year Award'.
Private Tracey McIntire has been an active member/cannoneer since joining the 4th Maryland Light Artillery July 2008. As a female reenactor impersonating a Civil War Confederate artillerist, Tracey has become our unit spokesperson/expert on 'Women Soldiers of the Civil War' to educate the public/spectators on the subject of women combatants of the Civil War.
In addition to her enthusiasm, dedication to our unit and the reenactment community, Private McIntire is passionate about the preservation, education and significance of the Civil War. Tracey is involved with the following:
- As a volunteer working with the Falls Church Anglican research and identified five Union soldiers who were buried in unmarked graves in the church yard during the Civil War. A ceremony was held May 15, 2010 at the cemetery in cooperation with the Falls Church "Civil War Days".
- Fervent volunteer/supporter - "No Casino Gettysburg"
- Master Docent - National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Frederick, Maryland
- Volunteer - "Save Historic Antietam Foundation"
- Member - Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War
- Member - Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
On behalf of the 4th Maryland Light Artillery, we feel that Private Tracey McIntire exemplifies the qualities and spirit of 'Charles E. Hillsman Soldier of the Year'.
Sincerely,
Lt. Jean Roger Buchen
4th Maryland Light Artillery
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