| The Sergeant Major Dan Daly Award |
| The Sergeant Major Dan Daly Award, funded by the Marine Corps Association's Leatherneck magazine, was established in memory of the legendary recipient of two Medals of Honor. The award is given for superior writing pertinent to Marine Corps history during the preceding year by an enlisted writer for a Marine Corps post or station periodical. |
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| 2007 Recipient: |
Sergeant Robert L. Fisher III , for his article "Combat Center, Community, Celebrate 54 Years, 29 Palms" (published 18 August 2006).
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| The General Roy S. Geiger Award |
The General Roy S. Geiger Award was established by Colonel G.F. Robert Hanke, USMCR, in memory of his father, Wing Commander Ralph Hanke, Royal Air Force. It is named for General Geiger, the fifth designated naval aviator in Marine Corps history, who commanded both air and ground units during World War II. The award is given to the author of the best article published during the preceding year in the Marine Corps Gazette in the field of Marine Corps aviation. |
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| 2007 Recipient: |
Major and Doctor of Philosophy Fred H. Allison, for his article "Marine Air Support" (published November 2006 Gazette).
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| The General Wallace M. Greene Jr. Award |
| The General Wallace M. Greene Jr. Award is named for the 23rd Commandant of the Marine Corps, who during his distinguished Marine Corps career gave stature to the historical program, as we know it today. He is a founding member of the Heritage Foundation. The Greene Award is given to the author of the outstanding nonfiction book, published during the preceding three years pertinent to Marine Corps history. |
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| 2007 Recipient: |
Major Robert S. Burrell for "The Ghosts of Iwo Jima" published by the Texas A&M University Press
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| The Colonel Julia E. Hamblet Award |
| The Colonel Julia E. Hamblet Award is named for the longest serving Director of Women Marines. The $500 award is funded by a bequest from the estate of Lotus Mort and judged by the Women Marines Association. It is given to the individual or team who has done the most to further the recognition of the history of women who have earned the title Marine. |
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| 2007 Recipient: |
Colonel Eleanor Wilson USMCR (Ret)
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| The Colonel Robert Debs Heinl, Jr. Award |
The Colonel Robert Debs Heinl, Jr. Award is given in memory of the distinguished Marine Corps officer, journalist, and historian. He was a founder of the Heritage Foundation and author of Soldiers of the Sea. The award is given to the author of the best article pertinent to Marine Corps history published in a newspaper, magazine, journal, or other periodical during the preceding year.
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| 2007 Recipient: |
Commander Henry J. Hendrix II USN for “T-R's Plan to Invade Columbia” which appeared in last December's Naval History.
Honorable Mentions:
Mr. Dustin Spence for writing "Unraveling the Mysteries of the First Flag Raising" in Leatherneck magazine last October
Colonel Richard D. Camp, Jr., for "And the Band Played On — The Marine Detachment, USS Arizona" in Leatherneck magazine last December.
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| The Colonel John H. Magruder III Award |
The Colonel John H. Magruder III Award is named for the first director of the Marine Corps Museum. It is given to an individual, institution, or organization for excellence in depicting Marine Corps history in exhibits or displays in a museum or similar setting.
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Sergeant Major Ihor Swanyk USMC (Ret) for Swank's Scarlet and Gold Traditons in Jacksonville, NC
Honorable Mentions:
Raider Exhibit at the Martial Arts Center of Excellence Training Command Quantico & The Command Post Museum
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| The General Oliver P. Smith Award |
| The General Oliver P. Smith Award is named for the Commanding General of the First Marine Division in Korea who, through his steadfast leadership in the field, created the circumstances for future viability and growth of the Marine Corps. It is given in recognition of a special contribution to the preservation of the heritage of the Marine Corps. |
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| 2007 Recipient: |
General Charles C. Krulak USMC (Ret)
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| The Distinguished Service Award |
| The Distinguished Service Award is given in recognition of extraordinary contributions over an extended period to the work of the Foundation and to Marine Corps history. |
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| 2007 Recipient: |
Gunnery Sergeant Tom Williams USMCR (Ret)
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