Dr. Gregory received The Colonel John H. Magruder III Award for his exhibit “Tigers in the Pacific,” which features the Duval Brothers and other Louisiana State University students who fought on Iwo Jima, currently on display at The William A. Brookshire LSU Military Museum.
Dr. Gregory is the Director of the William A. Brookshire LSU Military Museum at Louisiana State University and an award-winning historian and author. He has received multiple national honors for his scholarship, including recognition for both his writing and historical research. A graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma, he is dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of American veterans with the public.
Gregory is among 20 recipients recognized this year for their exceptional portrayal of Marine Corps history, traditions, and culture across a range of disciplines, including photography, documentary filmmaking, journalism, poetry, nonfiction, and fiction writing.
"Through their exceptional talent and authenticity, these outstanding writers, artists, and photographers explore the rich history, traditions, and culture of the Marine Corps,” said MajGen James W. Lukeman, USMC (Ret), the Foundation's President and CEO. "We are privileged to highlight their remarkable work at our Foundation's Annual Awards and hope that their example inspires others to tell the story of our Marine Corps.”
Annual Awards recipients are selected by a panel of accomplished Marines and civilian experts. Past honorees include celebrated novelists, bestselling authors, national columnists, network producers, and active-duty Marines whose work reflects a deep commitment to accurately telling the Marine Corps story, often through firsthand experience in challenging and dangerous environments.
Each award recipient receives a gold medallion, a commemorative brick along the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park pathway adjacent to the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and a cash prize.
The full list of award recipients is available on the Foundation’s website. For interviews with award recipients, please contact Haylee Sigafoose at hsigafoose@susandavis.com.