Awards

MG Horatio Gates Bronze Medal

Purpose:  To recognize the distinguished achievements and extraordinary service of individuals who promote the objectives and purposes of both, the Adjutant General’s Corps “and” Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association (AGCRA) as set forth in the Constitution and Bylaws of the Association. The MG Horatio Gates Bronze Medal is the third highest award authorized by the Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association, AGCRA.

Eligibility:  Nominees must meet all of the following:

  • Be an active AGCRA member in good standing, affiliated with an active Chapter.
  • Be a member of the Adjutant General’s Corps, a Human Resources professional, or otherwise affiliated with the AG Corps at the time of nomination.
  • Have documented contributions to both the Army/AG Corps and the AGCRA.

Nomination Requirements:  To be considered for the MG Horatio Bronze Medal, nominees must:

  • Have served as a member of an active AGCRA Chapter.
  • Have at least 12 months (to the day) elapsed since receiving a COL Robert L. Manning Achievement Medal or any MG Horatio Gates Award.
  • The MG Horatio Gates Bronze Medal can only be awarded twice.
  • The member’s affiliated Chapter President must endorse the recommendation.

Award Criteria:  The MG Horatio Gates Bronze Medal recognizes:

  • Distinguished achievements that significantly advance AG Corps missions, programs, or readiness.
  • Extraordinary service in support to the Army/AG Corps.
  • Sustained, meaningful, and measurable contributions to AGCRA at the Chapter or Association level.

Examples of qualifying AGCRA contributions include, but are not limited to:

  • Serving as a Chapter Officer or Committee Member in current or various Chapters.
  • Leading or organizing Chapter or Association events.
  • Directly participating and supporting Chapter activities such as membership drives, fundraisers, meetings, AG Balls, lectures, or other Chapter-sponsored activities.
  • Demonstrating consistent, high-impact involvement in Chapter operations.

History:  Major General Horatio Gates, the first Adjutant General of the Continental Army, helped establish the administrative discipline and organizational foundations that continue to define the Adjutant General’s Corps. A British‑born officer who cast his lot with the American cause, Gates emerged as a pivotal leader during the Revolutionary War.

Congress awarded him a Gold Medal—one of the earliest such honors in American history - in recognition of his victories at the Battles of Bennington, Fort Stanwix, and Saratoga. These three engagements proved decisive, halting the British advance into the strategic Hudson Valley and preventing the isolation of New England from the other colonies. The triumph at Saratoga in 1777, in particular, marked a turning point in the war and strengthened the unity and resolve of the Continental forces.

A replica of Gates’ original Congressional Gold Medal continues to honor his service, leadership, and enduring influence. Within the Adjutant General’s Corps, he is remembered as the Corps’ earliest exemplar of strategic leadership, organizational discipline, and the essential role of effective human resources stewardship in sustaining the Army’s mission.

Cost: $45.00, paid by the Recommending Authority.

The price includes the full Medal Set and standard shipping (First Class or Priority).

Important Information:

  • Award medals and certificates will not be shipped until the nomination is formally approved by the AGCRA NEC Awards Committee.
  • Before purchasing any AGCRA medal set, the Recommending Authority must confirm award approval by contacting the NEC VP, Awards at Awards@agcra.com.
  • Payment should be made through the AGCRA Sutler Store awards link using a credit or debit card, which is the preferred method.
  • Alternative payment methods may be approved on a case‑by‑case basis.
  • If expedited, Express, or Overnight shipping is required, the Recommending Authority is responsible for the additional cost. For expedited shipping arrangements, contact Awards@agcra.com for details.

You may purchase the Medal Set and Shipping at the following link: MG Horatio Gates Bronze Medal.

Recommending Procedures: Any person having firsthand knowledge of an individual’s achievement and/or service which meets the above criteria can recommend that individual for this award. Using the AGCRA award nomination form (AGCRA Awards Nomination Form), award recommendations will be forwarded by email (preferred method) to the member’s Chapter VP, Awards for processing.  The award recommendation must arrive as soon as possible but no later than 30 days prior to the requested presentation date in order to ensure expeditious and efficient processing. The Chapter will submit the nomination to the AGCRA Awards Team at Awards-Team@agcra.com.

Exceptions apply only to recommendations in deployed locations without an active Chapter.

Approval Process:  The member’s Chapter President will review and endorse all MG Horatio Gates Award Medal recommendations. If there is not an active Chapter in your area, the nearest senior Adjutant General official (Soldier or DA Civilian) will endorse the recommendation. Afterwards, the award recommendation will be forwarded to the NEC VP, Awards for processing and approval consideration.  The NEC Awards Committee will review award recommendations and base their vote on the merits of the achievement(s) and service.  For the approval of the recommendation, a simple majority of the members of the Awards Committee present and voting is required. The AGCRA NEC Awards VP, has disapproval authority for any MG Horatio Gates award recommendation that does not meet eligibility or criteria requirements. The award recommendation will automatically be returned by the NEC VP, Awards to the recommending official if there are no or insufficient AGCRA contributions.

Certificates for approved recommendations will be provided to the President of the Association for authenticating signature.  When signed, the certificate and medal will be mailed to the

recommending authority.

Announcement:  Award recipients will be published in “1775″ and on the official AGCRA website.

Presentation:  Presentation of medals and certificates will be made with an appropriate air of formality and at fitting ceremonies such as AG Balls, anniversary celebrations of the Adjutant General’s Corps, or Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association Chapter activations, activities, or retirement ceremonies.

Recording:  All awards will be recorded by entering the recipient’s name, rank, and unit in a database maintained by the Association VP for Awards.  This database will be reviewed as part of the approval process.
Revocation:  In the unlikely event that information becomes known that a fraudulent award has been made, or dishonorable conduct is substantiated, the NEC can revoke this award, annotate the database, and notify the individual of the action.