2007 - 2008
THE AMERICAN LEGION
MILITARY PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
1.) Name of Nominee:
Address:
City: County:_____________Zip:________________ Telephone:_____________________
Recommended by:________________________________________________________________________________
Post No. ________District:______
Category “A” (Active Duty)______ Category “B” (Reserve)______ Category “C” (National Guard)______
2.) Age of nominee: ______ How long in the Military?______ Present position, military unit and
rank/grade _____________________________________________________________________________________
3.) List of previous military experience __________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
4.) Submit a biographical sketch of Military person nominated, including education, family, church affiliation (if any),
social organizations, or other data suitable for the construction of speech necessary in the performance of presenting
the winner’s award. (Attach appended sheet).
5.) What makes this candidate an outstanding military member?________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
6.) Has this individual’s superior been informed of this recommendation, YES____ NO___ and if so, does he/she concur
with the recommendations? YES___ NO___
7.) If the answer to number 6 is “yes” please attach a letter of recommendation from the superior.
8.) Each Post winner shall have his/her entry data submitted to the District in a form of their own choosing. Each District
winner shall have his/her submission prepared as outlined by the rules presented to each District Chairman. Post
submissions should be documented by photos, certificates, news clippings, and other items relating to the nominee’s
career. Submission should not exceed 25 pages in length to the District and shall not exceed 25 single pages to the
Department. The Department will return all entries to the nominees. by the Department.
9.) Judging will be governed by the Rules approved by District Chairmen and appended to this entry form.
10.) Attach a small photo of the person nominated.
This recommendation is submitted by ___________________________________
Who is from Post No._____
The American Legion, Department of Indiana, located in the ______ District
_________________________________ _________________________________ ________________________________
Post Commander Post Adjutant Post National Security Chairman
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