June/July 2017

THE NAPLES CRIER Florida Society sons of the American revolution

SINCE 1975  NAPLES CHAPTER NEWSLETTER  JUNE/JULY 2017 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE tember for the upcoming Thursday, October 12, meeting held at The Club at Longshore Lake, Social Hour @ Compatriots, Happy 241st 11:30 - 12:00 noon; Meeting begins promptly at 12:00 Birthday, America! We have had a p.m. Program: The Elections Process, with Guest busy shoulder season here in our Speaker, Jennifer Edwards, our Supervisor of Elections, chapter following the May meet- arranged by Compatriot Jim Meerpohl. This program ing. should be very good as we sponsor and man an election Compatriots Cahill, Crame, Feh- precinct, but this year promises to have very interesting renbaker, McCullough, Theiler and issues on the ballot that we all need to pay attention to. I attended the Annual Florida President James M. Last month our Chapter had very sad news. We learned Board of Managers meeting May 19 - McGarity III with profound regret of the passing of our Compatriot 20 in Orlando. It was a good, eye and Chapter Past President Charles Sweeney. Colonel opening experience for anyone interested in the work- Sweeney was a true patriot, a combat hero and a brave ings of our Society. Surprisingly to me, Naples Chapter Marine. He was my friend. At the State BOM in May garnered a fair share of awards for chapter and member Chuck and I discussed his return to the Naples Chapter to accomplishments. My ancient Samsonite briefcase was volunteer to take on the duties of our vacant Chapter Sec- bulging with medals, certificates, new member packets retary. Our Board was unanimous in support thereof, and a streamer for our colors by the end of it. I look for- testament of our high regard for Chuck. I can honestly ward to passing those out at our next Chapter meeting at say that we will certainly miss his company in many noon, Thursday, October 12, 2017, at The Club at Long- ways. shore Lake. Be well and have safe travels the remainder of this sum- The Chapter was also well represented at the Memorial mer season. I look forward to seeing each and everyone Day observance at Naples Memorial Gardens on May of you at the next meeting on October 12th. 29th. Best Regards, July 1st, Compatriot John McCullough and I participat- J.M. McGarity III, Chapter President ed in the Independence Day celebrations and parade out at Everglades City where their famous seafood restau- rants open for the weekend and a fireworks display is put on equal to any big city. I can truly say that they take their patriotism seriously out there in the Everglades. Welcome New Members Joseph Emery Sponseller (Memorial) On July 4th, Compatriots John McCullough, Len Crame and I decorated my truck and participated in the Inde- John Edward Vance pendence Day parade here in Naples along with the Big Charles William Gilbert III Cypress Chapter of the DAR. Len and John marched the Jeffrey Daniel Bowles entire route while I had the dubious honor to drive with David Michael Bowles my grandkids throwing candy out at the spectators. Robert Wilton Foreman Next month, The Southwest Region, FLSSAR will conduct its fourth annual meeting on Saturday August 12th Dillon Fris Johnson (Junior) at the Marina at Edison Ford (Pinchers) in Ft. My- Peter George Papacostas ers. The meeting will be hosted by the Caloosa Chapter John William Meek Yegge (Junior) with a luncheon program high - lighting the FLSSAR John William Meek III Strategic Plan. Members of the five chapters in the region are urged to attend and wives or guests of members Congratulations on the approved Supple- and DAR Daughters are welcome too. Please join us if mental Application you can. Fergus Edward Owens for Patriot Ancestor We will start to gear back up for next season in Sep- Nathan Kingsbury

THE NAPLES CRIER - PAGE 1 - JUNE/JULY 2017 May 11, 2017 Luncheon Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2017 Luncheon, Naples Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Location: Longshore Lakes Club, Phoenix Way, Naples, Florida. Call to Order at 12:00 Noon by President James M. McGarity III.

Colors Posted by the Bernardo de Galvez Camp #13 Color Guard, John McCollough, Sergeant at Arms, Don Cahill, Camp Commander, and Len Crame, Camp Flag Bearer.

Invocation provided by Chaplain Robert C Matthews Jr.

Pledge Of Allegiance, led by guests, Big Cypress DAR Chapter Regent, Shirley Hoerle, and members Annie McGari- ty-MacLean, Virginia Bailey, and Madonna Crame.

American’s Creed led by 2nd Vice President Thomas B. Woodruff.

S.A.R. Pledge was led by Compatriot John L. McCollough.

Welcoming Remarks: President McGarity welcomed all members present; then recognized and welcomed several guests: Big Cypress DAR members: Shirley Hoerle, Annie McGarity-MacLean, Virginia Bailey, and Madonna Crame; the spouses of members present; and Guest Speaker, Dwight Brock.

Business: The Podium was then turned over to 1st Vice President Leonard W. Crame, who presented an overview of the Special Board Meeting conducted at the conclusion of our last monthly luncheon meeting on April 13, 2017, the purpose of which was to re-register our organization with the State of Florida in its tax-exempt status and compliance with bank- ing laws.

Immediate Past President Michael E. Garey and President McGarity presented the SAR Medal of Appreciation that is designed to be given to DAR Regent Shirley Hoerle in recognition and appreciation for outstanding service rendered to the SAR.

Compatriot Danny Hornbeck, assisted by President McGarity, then presented Veterans Service medals to Compatri- ots: Tyler Hornbeck Danny Hornbeck Otis Wragg III Michael Lyster Alan Frost

President McGarity then recessed the meeting for lunch to be served.

Program: “The Intersection of the Branches of Government” After luncheon, President James McGarity reconvened the meeting and introduced the guest speaker, Dwight Brock, the Collier County Clerk of Courts. Dwight Brock gave an energetic and thorough presentation on the role of the Col- lier County Clerk of Courts, where the Executive and Judicial Branches of government intersect in local government. It was an interesting presentation of services the office of the Clerk of Courts provide to both the State of Flor- ida, our court system and to the public. Mr. Brock provided insight into his implied duties to control fiscal excess and spending by local government. Dwight ended his presentation by fielding many spirited questions from the audience about our local government. It was a very informative presentation of our constitutional process of local government, its checks, and bal- ances. President McGarity thanked Dwight Brock for his presentation, and presented him with a Certificate of Appre- ciation.

Closing: President McGarity then called on Chaplain Robert C. Matthews Jr to provide our Benediction.

Compatriot Acey Lee Edgemon led the chapter in the S.A.R. Recessional.

The luncheon was closed at 1:30 p.m. by President McGarity.

These Minutes were respectfully prepared and submitted by President James M. McGarity III, in the absence of a Chapter Secretary.

THE NAPLES CRIER - PAGE 2 - JUNE/JULY 2017 Heraldry: The SAR Badge 1 1 This scholarly account of the SAR Badge was done by Com- patriot Duane L. C. M. Galles, some 20 years ago. The story was originally published in five parts in the November through March issues of “The Naples Crier.” Photos by Chuck Sweeney. Naples Chapter SAR President 2011-2012.

ton rather than that of St. Louis. Next, our medallion is surrounded by the SAR’s motto “Libertas et Patria” (Liberty and Country) rather the words on the front of St. Louis Cross that translate into “Louis the Great instituted it in 1693,” and the motto on the reverse side of the cross that reads

Part I: Introduction

Most members of the SAR are familiar with the Membership Badge; but few perhaps are familiar with the history and significance which underlie its heraldry. The badge is not only one of the most beautiful of American hereditary societies; it’s also one of the most steeped with history and replete with meaning. “Bellicae Virtutis Praemium” (the Reward for Virtue in War). And third, the angles between the arms of the The badge was designed in the very early days of the cross lack the French fleurs de lis . Instead our SAR Society by Major Goldsmith Bernard West, Vice Presi- Badge has the cross superimposed on the laurel wreath dent of the Alabama Society. The Badge consists of a of republican victory. cross of eight points suspended by an Eagle. The cross is of white enamel and has four arms and eight points, each point being decorated with a gold bead. The source of our cross is the cross of the ancient chivalric Order of St. Louis, founded by Louis XIV in 1693. Part II: Order of St. Louis

The royal and military Order of St. Louis was part of a package of war veterans’ benefits decreed by the Sun King at that time. For disabled or needy war veterans, Louis founded the Hotel des Invalides, the first old soldiers’ home of the modern era. Its chapel, the Church of the Invalides designed by Hardouin-Mansart, is today known around the world as a magnificent baroque inter- Hotel des Invalides in the 7th arrondissement of Paris pretation of Michelangelo’s St. Peter’s and as the final resting place of Napoleon. To reward officers for distin- Part III: French Aid Influential guished service and merit Louis established the Order of St Louis. The Order was named after his namesake and Several reasons made the St. Louis cross an appropri- patron, Louis IX, saint, crusader and king of France. It ate pattern for the SAR badge. The Grand Master of the Or- der of St. Louis, Louis XVI, lent the American rebels materi- was also richly endowed so that a member received not al and diplomatic aid which was indispensable for the defeat only a decoration but also a pension. These varied de- of the British. Moreover, a great many of the French officers, pending on grade and seniority and ranged from 800 to who fought for the Patriot cause were chevaliers of the Or- 6,000 livres a year. In addition, a member was exempt der. Beyond the order of St. Louis, the French had had a sig- from certain taxes. nificant presence in North America. During the French Colo- The cross of the Order of St. Louis is identical to the nial period something like 300 chevaliers of St. Louis saw SAR cross except in three details. First, the central me- Heraldry (Continued on page 4) dallion of the SAR badge bears the image of Washing-

THE NAPLES CRIER - PAGE 3 - JUNE/JULY 2017 (Continued from page 3) Heraldry The Legion of Honour is a French order established by Na- poleon Bonaparte, on 19 May service in North America. Hence, it was in recognition of 1802. The Order is the highest de- the decisive aid of France and the significant presence of coration in France and is divided the Order in North America that the SAR chose the St. into various degrees. Louis cross as a pattern of its own. But the adoption of the cross of St. Louis was appropriate for other reasons, too. The Order of St. Louis was the first order of military merit. Earlier orders, like the Order of St. John of Jerusalem and the Order of the Garter were crusading or chivalric orders. They were open to members of the nobility ready to undertake deeds of religion or chivalry. But those deeds were international in scope; all Chris- tendom was to be the beneficiary of the knight’s good Part IV: Legion of Honour Influential deeds. By contrast, the Order of St. Louis was established French Legion . to reward military service to one’s own of Honour country and it was the first to do so. Since the SAR has as its purpose to remember and recognize the military service of their Revolutionary War ancestors to their country, the adoption of the St. Louis cross seemed most apropos.

Two other crosses of similar design and purpose are the United States’ Legion of Merit and the French Legion of Honour. The major distinction between these two crosses Saint Louis Cross US Legion French Legion and the SAR Badge cross and the Order of St. Louis cross of Merit of Honour is that the former has five points and the latter has four points.

The Legion of Merit was authorized in 1942 by the U.S. Congress. It is a military decoration of The laurel wreath of the SAR badge is derived from the the United States Armed Forces that is French Legion of Honour. The Legion of Honour was awarded for exceptionally meritorious instituted by Napoleon shortly after his ascendancy to conduct in the performance of outstand- power. The Legion of Honour was intended to fill the ing services and achievements. Unlike vacuum left by the disappearance of the old royal orders, the cross of St. Louis, which is restricted to one’s own country, the Legion of such as the St. Louis Cross, during the French Revolu- Merit is issued both to United States tion. Napoleon, like Louis XIV before him, recognized military personnel and to military and the importance of rewarding faithful public service and political figures of foreign govern- recognizing merit. He therefore instituted the Legion of ments. Honour, or Légion d’honneur, which to this day remains one of the most prestigious orders of merit in the world. It The Legion of Merit is one of only is France’s highest order that recognizes military and ci- two United States military decorations vilians alike for their bravery or honorable service to the that can be issued as a neck order (the country. The decoration is awarded in various classes, other being the Medal of Honor) It’s the with the Knights of the Grand Eagle being the highest. US Legion only United States decoration which of Merit may be issued in award degrees, much like With an understanding that the French Revolution and an order of chivalry or certain Orders of its blood thirst for all that was subject to the royal govern- Merit. The Legion of Merit is sixth in the order of prece- ment destroyed the previous orders of the kingdom, Na- dence of U.S. military decorations, and is worn after the poleon let it be known that he wished to establish an Or- Defense Superior Service Medal and before the Distin- der that had nothing to do with chivalry. Following a din- guished Flying Cross. ner in his country home, the Château de Malmaison, in

February l802 to which he had invited several friends, Heraldry (Continued on page 5)

THE NAPLES CRIER - PAGE 4 - JUNE/JULY 2017 (Continued from page 4) Heraldry dallion signifies the highest class of the Legion of Hon- our. Inferred in the above, the St. Louis Cross was inextri- cably linked to the caste system. Whereas the Legion of Honour was based upon per- sonal merit rather than birth. Château de Malmaison in the city of Rueil-Malmaison about 7 Thus it’s not surprising that miles from Paris the SAR badge is conscious- ly modeled on that of the Le- including a general and a celebrated mathematician, Na- gion of Honour; and the laurel wreath is borrowed ac- polean expressed his desire to reward men both for out- cordingly. Even the size of the badge is designed to be standing military accomplishments as well as for other exactly that of the Legion of Honour. But the badge re- distinguished service to the State. He rejected the sug- fuses to follow the Legion of Honour in all respects. gestion to restore the Cross of Saint Louis. Although this Unlike the Legion of Honour cross which has five arms, proposal was greeted coolly, since many hoped to the SAR cross resolutely retains the four arms of the reestablish the class distinctions eliminated by the revo- cross of Christ and the St. Louis Cross. This is as if to lutionaries of 1789, Napoleon proceeded to set down his declare that the excesses of deism and atheism of the ideas and submitted his plan to the Council of State early French Revolution are to be eschewed by an American in May 1802. In spite of considerable opposition, Napo- Patriotic Society, which treasures the belief of our fore- leon remained adamant and refused to accept the recom- fathers that America is a nation under God. mendation that the award be restricted to military men. After heated debate, the Council finally adopted the plan, Part V: An Eagle Suspends the Cross 14 to 10, and it was subsequently passed in the Legisla- tive Assembly. This part of the story answers the question, why is the Eagle used to suspend the cross of the SAR The Legion of Honour was established by law on May Badge? 19, 1802. In expressing his reasons for creating the Or- der, Napoleon said: “It will be an institution which will The answer is simple. The Eagle is distinctly further all our republican laws and strengthen the Revo- American; it represents freedom and patriotism. The lution. It will remove all distinctions of nobility, which Eagle appears in the Seals of many of our States, on placed inherited glory above acquired glory and de- most of our gold and silver coinage, and is used a great scendants of great men above great men.” One of the deal for decorative patriotic purposes. The author and poet Maude M. Grant describes the eagle as a majestic original supporters of Napoleon’s plan had said that the symbol of the United States. “On the backs of our gold Legion of Honour would reward “actions considered coins, the silver dollar, the half dollar and the quarter, beyond all recompense.” we see an eagle with outspread wings. On the Great Napoleon bestowed the Legion of Honour for the first Seal of the United States time on July 15, 1804 in a magnificent military and reli- gious ceremony. Among the first to be honored were eighteen marshals, five cardinals and a number of schol-

ars, scientists, writers and composers. By 1812, 1,400 civilians had been decorated. And along the way, Napo- leon awarded himself the Legion of $20 Gold Piece Silver Dollar Half Dollar Quarter Honor. and in many places which are exponents of our nation’s authority, we see the same emblem. The eagle repre-

sents freedom. Living as he does on the tops of lofty Napoleon with the Legion of Honour mountains, amid the solitary grandeur of Nature, he has unlimited freedom, whether with strong pinions he sweeps into the valleys below, or upward into the Napoleon in classic pose, with Legion boundless spaces beyond. It is said the eagle was used of Honour over his heart. The Knights as a national emblem because, at one of the first battles of the Grand Eagle Medallion is to the left of the medal. The Knights of the Grand Eagle Me- Heraldry (Continued on page 6) THE NAPLES CRIER - PAGE 5 - JUNE/JULY 2017 (Continued from page 5)Heraldry Friday, December 8, 2017, a joint meeting between the Big Cypress Chapter, DAR and the Naples Chapter SAR of the Revolution (which occurred early in the morn- will be held at The Country Club of Naples, Naples, ing) the noise of the struggle awoke the sleeping eagles FL. Social Hour @ 5:30 - 6:00 PM; Meeting begins on the heights and they flew from their nests and cir- promptly at 6:00 p.m. Program: Veteran’s Recognition cled about over the heads of the fighting men, all the Ceremony followed by dinner; guest speaker Tim Nance, while giving vent to their raucous cries. 'They are The Declaration of Independence. shrieking for Freedom,' said the patriots.” Thursday, January 11, 2018, will be held at The Club at Badges of European orders had used a trophy (a Longshore Lake, 11399 Phoenix Way, Naples, FL. Social war helmet; a crown; etc.), a wreath, or a gold loop. Hour @ 11:30 - 12:00 noon; Meeting begins promptly at These symbolized their chivalric purpose. But the pur- 12:00 p.m. Program: guest speaker, Commissioner Bill pose of the SAR Badge is not chivalry, but patriotism. McDaniel: The Role of the County Commissioner.

Thursday, February 8, 2018, will be held at The Club at Longshore Lake, 11399 Phoenix Way, Naples, FL. Social Hour @ 11:30 - 12:00 noon; Meeting begins promptly at 12:00 p.m. Program: JROTC Awards/Cadet Competition.

Thursday, March 8, 2018, will be held at The Club at Longshore Lake, 11399 Phoenix Way, Naples, FL. Social Hour @ 11:30 - 12:00 noon; Meeting begins promptly at 12:00 p.m. Program: Presentation of Slate and Election of Officers for 2018 - 2019.

Order British Empire Legion of Honour Military Order St. Louis Thursday, April 12, 2018, will be held at The Club at The decision to use the Eagle to suspend the Longshore Lake, 11399 Phoenix Way, Naples, FL. Social SAR cross is uniquely American. It says to all who Hour @ 11:30 - 12:00 noon; Meeting begins promptly at look upon it that the SAR Badge is steeped in historical 12:00 p.m. Program: guest speaker, Circuit Judge Fred significance. Hardt: On Constitutional Law.

1 Heraldry: The SAR Badge is a rewrite by Chuck Sweeney of Thursday, May 10, 2018, will be held at The Club at the scholarly account of the SAR Badge done by Compatriot Longshore Lake, 11399 Phoenix Way, Naples, FL. Social Duane L. C. M. Galles, some 20 years ago. This rewrite of Hour @ 11:30 - 12:00 noon; Meeting begins promptly at the SAR Badge originally appeared in five parts in 2011 & 12:00 p.m. Program: Reflections on Portraits of Our Patri- ot Ancestors, by Judy Goby-Oxtoby, 1st Vice Regent, Big 2012 issues of The Naples Crier. Photos by Chuck Cypress Chapter, DAR. Sweeney, Naples Chapter SAR President 2011-2012. Monday, May 28, 2018. Memorial Day Observance - Na- ples Memorial Gardens.

Independence Day Parade Celebrations: Everglades City - June 30, 2018 Naples Parade - July 4, 2018 Thursday, October 12, 2017, will be held at The Club at Longshore Lake, 11399 Phoenix Way, Naples, FL. Social Hour @ 11:30 - 12:00 noon; Meeting begins promptly at 12:00 p.m. Program: The Elections Pro- cess, Guest Speaker, Jennifer Edwards, Collier County Supervisor of Elections.

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Thursday, November 9, 2017, will be held at The Club at Longshore Lake, 11399 Phoenix Way, Naples, FL. Social Hour @ 11:30 - 12:00 noon; Meeting begins promptly at 12:00 p.m. Program: Honoring our Heroes. 4th of July, Naples Parade (without Mim Ballou’s red Saturday & Sunday, November 18 & 19, 2017, Old 1976 red convertible) Florida Festival - Collier County Museum. (L & R) walkers - John McCullough and Len Crame President Jim McGarity driving the vehicle

THE NAPLES CRIER - PAGE 6 - JUNE/JULY 2017 Heraldry: The Wearing of Medals heart. The other two medals are mounted by precedence “from heart to arm.”

Part I: Precedence of SAR Medals as a Stand-Alone Display of Loyalty During our 39 Birthday of the founding of our Naples During the next several months, a series of short arti- chapter on 9 March 2012, no less that thirty-two awards cles will appear in the “Crier,” which addresses the proper and decorations were prepared for presentation to SAR/ way and precedence of wearing medals, decorations, DAR members and guests. For the four ladies who re- badges and insignia. This will be done in a series, which ceived the SAR Daughters of Liberty Medal, it’s im- will have five to six points of focus: (1) SAR awards as a portant for them to know how high we value their service stand-alone display of loyalty to the Sons of the American to our society. The SAR Daughters of Liberty Medal Revolution; (2) SAR awards alongside United States au- holds the fourth position of precedence in all the medals thorized medals and decorations; (3) SAR awards along- that can be given by the SAR. It lies behind the SAR side foreign medals and decorations; (4) SAR awards Badge, the Minuteman Award, and the Gold Good Citi- alongside US State medals and decorations; (5) SAR zenship Medal. For those members who were awarded the awards integrated with one or all of the aforementioned War Service Medal or the Military Service Medal, it’s im- items medals and decorations. During the sixth point of portant for them to know that the precedence of these two focus, we will discuss a method of displaying awards and medals lie at numbers five and six respectfully. These decorations while wearing a Revolutionary War uniform medals are senior to the National Medal of Distinguished or a suit/sport coat with tie at our chapter meetings and Service (#7), the Patriot Medal (#8), the State Medal of dinners. Distinguished Service (#9), Medal of Heroism (#10), and As noted in the SAR Handbook Vol. III, the prestige the SAR Meritorious Service Medal (#11). and influence of the National Society of the SAR depend Based upon what has been stated thus far, wearing the upon the loyalty of its members. It is important that each SAR Badge (without being suspended from a ribbon), the member possess the SAR Badge; and it’s important that War Service Medal or Military Service Medal is senior to each member understands how this medal is worn, espe- the Patriot Medal and /or the Meritorious Service Medal. cially when wearing other awards and decorations. The mounting of the SAR Badge, the Military Service The precedence of honor is given to the SAR Badge; Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal “from over the meaning, it’s the highest ranking medal given to an SAR heart to the arm” is as follows: member. When not worn with a ribbon around the neck to denote the position of leadership the wearer is currently holding or has held, the SAR Badge and other medals of honor shall be worn on the left breast. A good rule of thumb to help you remember this is to honor the highest award by placing it over the heart. All subsequent medals shall be mounted or pinned in order of precedence from the wearer’s right to left. And then (if applicable) in a sec- ond row beneath the first, overlapping no more than 50 percent of the medals in the new row. In the picture below, General of the Armies Black Jack Pershing is wearing only three of his many awards. The most senior of these medals lies on his left breast, over his Medals (Continued on page 8) THE NAPLES CRIER - PAGE 7 - JUNE/JULY 2017 (Continued from page 7) Medals

In the months that follow, the Naples Chapter leadership will continu- ally encourage members to earn and wear a minimum of three medals. If a member does not currently have three medals, wear what you have. Then make every effort possible to avail yourself to opportuni- ties that will give you recognition for superior service to our chapter and the reward of an appropriate decoration. Three ways in which such recognition can be earned include: (1) Assisting with the objec- tives of the SAR when asked to help; (2) Achieving noteworthy suc- cess as a committee member or chairman; or (3) Volunteering to hold a chapter office and executing the duties of that office responsibly.

Part II: Precedence of SAR Medals alongside United States authorized Medals and Decorations On the left, General of the Armies Black Jack Pershing In Part I, which appeared on page 5 of the April 2012 arrives in France wearing three ribbons representative of issues of The Naples Crier, we discussed the precedence the three campaign medals noted above and the three of SAR Medals as a Stand-Alone Display of Loyalty. Key medals on his chest in the black and white picture. in this respect was the wearing of the War Service Medal or Military Service Medal when other SAR medals were We too might wish to only wear three SAR medals to worn, to include the wearing of the SAR Badge as a med- create a desired affect; or we might wish to mix federal al and the wearing of the SAR Badge suspended from a awards with earned SAR medals. In either case, our deco- neck ribbon. Other significant points addressed in Part I rations and medals must be aligned according to prece- were: (1) the relationship of SAR medals to one another dence. In Part I of this series, we presented the precedence and how to overlap numerous medals to create a proper of the SAR Badge, the SAR Military Service Medal and and orderly presentation. Table 1 at the end of this article the SAR Meritorious Service Medal as shown below lists the precedence of SAR Medals. (2) When it comes to when we wish to express a stand-alone display. a proper and orderly presentation of medals, Part I sug- gested that we model ourselves after General Black Jack Pershing. He didn’t have to wear all of his medals or decorations to create a desired effect, nor do we. When Blackjack Pershing landed in France during the outbreak of World War I to take charge as General of the Armies, he only wore three ribbons or their represented medals that were aligned according to precedence. These ribbons or medals were the Indian Campaign Medal, the Spanish Campaign Medal (with Silver Citation Star), and the Philippine Campaign Medal. Parenthetically, prior to 19 July 1932, the Silver Citation Star on a campaign medal denoted gallantry in action. In 1932, the Silver Citation When authorized to wear the SAR Neck Ribbon with the Star was superseded by the Silver Star Medal—our coun- SAR Badge suspended from it, and to wear the SAR War ty’s third highest award exclusively for combat valor, and Service Medal along with Federal decorations and/or ranks fifth in the precedence of military awards behind the medals, we must follow the guidelines presented in the Medal of Honor. lower section of Table 1. For example, if a Vietnam and First Gulf War Veteran wished to wear only his campaign medals for those wars with his authorized Neck Ribbon and SAR War Service Medal, the alignment of his medals on his chest would look like this: (on next page)

Medals (Continued on page 9) Indian Campaign Spanish Campaign Philippine Campaign

THE NAPLES CRIER - PAGE 8 - JUNE/JULY 2017 (Continued from page 8) Medals ing Cross, SAR War Service Medal (with Vietnam and SW Asia Bars)

Vietnam Service Southwest Asia War Service

On the other hand, if a “Cold War” Veteran received a Double Row of Three. Neck Ribbon with SAR Badge, Meritorious Service Medal and a Navy Commendation Naval Aviator Wings, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Fly- Medal while on active duty, and he wished to wear these ing Cross, Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Southwest awards with his SAR Badge suspended from a Neck Rib- Asia Medal and SAR War Service Medal (with Vietnam bon and his Military Service Medal, the display on his and SW Asia Bars) chest would look like this:

Meritorious Service Navy Comm Military Service Multiple Rows of Three. Neck Ribbon with SAR Badge, As noted in Part I, in the months to come we’ll expand Naval Aviator Wings, Defense Superior Service Medal, upon the focus of “The Wearing of Medals.” But for now Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious we wish to leave you with two thoughts: (1) All Crier is- Service Medal, Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, sues can be viewed at the Naples Chapter Website: Vietnam Service Medal, SW Asia Medal, and War Ser- www.naplessar.org ; and (2) The following pictures depict vice Medal (with Vietnam and SW Asia Bars) how a single row or multiple rows of medals and decorations may be worn on a sport coat with tie at our chapter meetings. Table 1: SAR Medal Precedence

SAR Decorations and medals are worn in the following order of precedence, from the wearer’s right to left on the left breast.

1. SAR Badge 2. Minuteman Award 3. Gold Good Citizenship Medal

4. Daughters of Liberty Medal 5. War Service Medal Single Row of Three. Neck Ribbon with SAR Badge, 6. Military Service Medal Naval Aviator Wings, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Fly 7. National Medal of Distinguished Service

Medals (Continued on page 10) THE NAPLES CRIER - PAGE 9 - JUNE/JULY 2017 (Continued from page 9) Medals 35. Samuel Adams Congress Medal (Bronze) 36. Council of State Presidents (Gold) 8. Patriot Medal 37. Council of State Presidents (Silver) 9. State Medal of Distinguished Service 38. SAR Centennial Medal 10. Medal for Heroism 39. George Washington Bicentennial Medal 11. SAR Meritorious Service Medal 40. Charter Centennial Medal 12. Silver Good Citizenship Medal 41. NSSAR Specialty Medals * 13. Florence Kendall Medal 42. NSSAR Fundraising Medals 14. Law Enforcement Commendation Medal 43. SAR State Society Medals 15. Fire Safety Commendation Medal Rules concerning the precedence of SAR medals when 16. EMS Commendation Medal worn with United States decoration and campaign medals are as follows: 17. C.A.R.-SAR Medal of Appreciation (Gold) 18. C.A.R.-SAR Medal of Appreciation (Silver) 1. Federal Decorations: Consult the most current DOD 19. C.A.R.-SAR Medal of Appreciation (Bronze) publications for medal precedence and proper sequence. 20. Liberty Medal 2. Federal Campaign Medals: Consult the most current 21. Lafayette Volunteer Service Award DOD publications for medal precedence for proper se- 22. Bronze Good Citizenship Medal quence. 23. Silver ROTC Medal 3. SAR medals in proper sequence per the above SAR Decorations and Medals list. 24. Bronze ROTC Medal 25. Eagle Scout Medal Note: The source for the above information is THE NATION- 26. Robert E. Burt Boy Scout Volunteer Award AL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLU- TION OFFICIAL HANDBOOK Volume III: Insignia, Medals and Medal Awards, page 27, revised March 2012 27. Service to Veterans Medal 28. SAR Medal of Appreciation Photos and article by Chuck Sweeney, Naples Chapter SAR President 2011-2012. This and 29. Martha Washington Medal additional information concerning the code for 30. SAR Color Guard Medal (Gold) wearing medals, decorations, badges, and insig- 31. Samuel Adams Congress Medal (Gold) nia can be found on Google: NSSAR Code for 32. SAR Color Guard Medal (Silver) Medals. Or go SAR Handbook at http://www.sar.org/ 33. Samuel Adams Congress Medal (Silver) sites/default/files/docs/SAR-Handbook/ 34. SAR Color Guard Medal (Bronze) sar_handbook_volume_3_rev_2012.pdf.

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Thursday, October 12, 2017, First Luncheon meeting of 2017-2018 Season will be held at The Club at Longshore Lake, 11399 Phoenix Way, Naples, FL. Social Hour 11:30 - 12:00 noon; Meeting begins promptly at 12:00 p.m.

Program: The Elections Process, Guest Speaker, Jennifer Edwards, Collier County Supervisor of Elections.

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THE NAPLES CRIER - PAGE 10 - JUNE/JULY 2017 Ancestry biographies can be filled with interesting histories of the early years in American History and experiences. Some compatriots have more details for their ancestors than others; how- ever, all biographies offer a look at the lives of our American Revolution Patriot Ancestor Biographies ancestors. Ed Lary, Registrar for the Naples Chapter FLSSAR, has re- searched many of his Revolutionary ancestors and starts our program to present monthly biographies of our compatriots’ ancestors. Please con- sider submitting a biography of your ancestor. It may be sent to Ed Lary or the Naples Crier editor at: [email protected]

One of my Revolutionary War ancestors was Major Richard Montague, born in Hadley MA on May 7, 1729, the fifth son of Deacon Samuel Montague and Elizabeth White. Richard married Lucy Cooley in 1750. In 1765, he moved his family to North Leverett MA, where he was a farmer and the owner of a considerable estate. He taught in the town school and was for several years the town clerk as well as deacon of his church. Early in his life, Richard was an army private in the French and Indian War and a member of Rogers' Expedition to St. Francis, Canada; he was at Crown Point in 1759.

As news of Lexington and Concord reached him, he renounced all allegiance to the Crown of Great Brit- ain and became a patriot for the independence of his country. Marching at the head of his company, which he raised mainly from his own spiritual flock and friends, he said to his wife that “. . . if the Lord would forgive him for fighting for seven years for the King, he would fight against him for the rest of his life.” Richard joined the Patriot Army near Boston and fought at the head of his men at the battle of Bunker Hill and other principle battles of the northern division of the Revolutionary Army.

Richard was with the army at Cambridge when Washington took command. George Washington soon dis- covered in Richard traits of his character that made Washington desire to keep him near his person, add- ing men to his command and raising him to the rank of major. Richard received his commission as major directly from Washington and was attached to his staff at Cambridge from August 1 to December 1, 1775. Major Montague was often sent to Western Massachusetts as a recruitment officer. Richard died in Leverett MA on Feb 21, 1794.

Richard's elder brother Daniel (Jan 13, 1725 – Aug 24, 1814) was a soldier of the Revolution and a member of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress during the Revolution.

Richard's youngest brother Caleb (July 27, 1731 – Nov 9, 1782) was commissioned a captain at Water- town MA May 10, 1776. He was in service during the Revolution, and it is said that his early death was due to exposure to disease during his military service.

SOURCES: History and Genealogy of the Montague Family in America, 1886; compiled by George Wm Montague, revised and edited by William L. Montague, professor of French Italian, and Spanish at Am- herst College; pp.307-314.

Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War; a compilation from the ar- chives prepared and published by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Boston, Wright & Potter, 1902, pp. 885, 890.

Edward T. Ferguson, Jr.

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Greetings from Alexandria, VA. Even though we are on “summer recess” it has been an active month for the Registrar, so I am writing this summary report to share our progress.

Six new members were approved since last month’s report (Whew!!): Charlie Gilbert, Jeff & Dave Bowles, Bob Foreman, Dillon Johnson (Junior), Peter Papacostas, John William Yegge (Junior) and Bill Meek. These bring our 2017 New Member ap- provals to 20.

We currently have two more New Member and two Supplemental Applications in the queue at NSSAR. I expect all these to be approved by mid-August. We also have three more New Member Applications waiting for member signatures and mailing on to Ray Lantz at FLSSAR. I expect these three will be approved by mid-September. These should bring our total New Member additions to 25 for 2017.

Our October and November Luncheons will be fairly busy with Inductions. Cur- rently, it looks like we will induct up to 12 at our October Luncheon and 3 at the Novem- ber Luncheon.

The October Luncheon is also the time when we recognize Years of Membership among our Compatriots. We currently have 8 Compatriots who reached recognized service levels during 2017, but only two are regular luncheon attendees. I will be prepared to hand out those awards at the October Luncheon.

I have five potential new members “actively working” on their applications. Two have very challenging lineage proofs to a parent, either estranged or pre-adoption, whose lineage is the line to his Patriot Ancestor. The other three are much more straight- forward but await work by the applicant. It is uncertain if any of these five will be com- pleted and submitted in time for 2017 approval by NSSAR.

I continue to keep the “2017-2018 Membership Directory” updated with all known additions, deletions & corrections. As you may recall it will be distributed elec- tronically in September/October, allowing time for most of our New Member applications to be approved and therefore included in the booklet.

There will be no Registrar’s Report for July. Very little New Member activity is expected until mid-August, so the next report will be published during the last week of August.

I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the passing this week of Compatriot Chuck Sweeney. He was a friend and an enthusiastic supporter of the NSSAR. He will be missed.

Submitted by Ed Lary, Registrar Email: [email protected]

THE NAPLES CRIER - PAGE 12 - JUNE/JULY 2017 Florida Society 2017 Fall Board of Managers SE Region Chapters are the Host chapters for the 2017 Fall BOM. Friday, October 13 thru Sunday, October 15, 2017 Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista South 4955 Kyngs Heath Road Kissimmee, Florida, 34746 407-597-4000 Rates - $139.00 / night. Parking is free per contract. The bedroom features two queen beds, a 37-inch flat screen television, alarm clock radio with MP3 connection and a separate vanity & sink. Granite wet bar equipped with microwave oven and refrigera- tor. The bathroom offers modern decor, granite vanity, and plush towels. Relax in our luxuriously fur- nished living room featuring a sleeper sofa, armchair, and 42-inch flat screen television. 505 sq. feet If you are attending the 2017 Spring BOM meeting in Orlando, the Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a 50/50 Raffle. Remember, the proceeds from the Raffle allow the Ladies Auxiliary to give generous checks to the FLSSAR Youth Program winners. UP COMING BOMs (Board of Managers Meetings)

ALL SAR Members are welcome

Winter 2018. BOM & Rumbaugh Contest February 3, 2018 Host Region TBD

For more information about any upcoming FLSSAR BOM, please contact: President James M. McGarity III: email: [email protected]

The BOMs bring together SAR members from across Florida for an opportunity to socialize and learn more about the SAR activities throughout Florida. If you have never attended, you are encouraged to join our representatives. Contact President James M. McGarity III: email: [email protected], if you would like a ride or to learn of others planning to attend.

Fly Your Flag

Any day you wish, but especially Labor Day, 9/4/2017; Patriot Day (Terrorists' attack 2001), 9/11; Constitution Day, 9/17; Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October), 10/9/2017; Veterans Day, 11/11; George Washington's Birthday, 2/22/2018 (observed 2/19/2018); Patriots’ Day (Battle of Lexington & Concord, Mass.) (Third Monday in April), Monday, 4/16/18; Armed Forces Day (3rd Saturday in May), 5/19/2018; Memorial Day (last Monday in May and half staff until noon) 5/28/2018; Flag Day, 6/14; Independence Day, 7/4; and such other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States.

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Newsletter for members of the Naples Chapter, Florida Society, Sons of the American Revolution

Email: [email protected] Website: NaplesSAR.org Naples Chapter of the FLSSAR Active Past Presidents of the

Officers (2017-2018) Naples Chapter NSSAR

President: Honorable James M. McGarity III * 1991-1992 W. John Chesney, Jr. email: [email protected] 2000-2001 James Madison McGarity III Immediate Past President: Michael E. Garey* 2004-2005 James Bennett Applegate, Sr. 2006-2007 Donald Barton Cahill email: [email protected] 2007-2009 John Logan McCullough 1st Vice President: Leonard W. Crame * 2009-2011 Roy G. Richardson email: [email protected] 2012-2014 Lawrence G. Fehrenbaker, Sr. 2nd Vice President: Thomas B. Woodruff * 2014-2015 John L. McCullough 2015-2016 Michael E. Garey email: [email protected] Secretary: Vacant Asst. Secretary: Vacant Naples Chapter Committee

Proposed Chairmanships 2017-2018 Treasurer: Anthony (Jim) Meerpohl * email: [email protected] Awards Ceremonies ………….…..… Michael E. Garey Charter Day 2018 …………………...... Leonard Crame Registrar: J. Edward Lary, Jr. 1 Chapter Database/Email ………...... …… J. Edward Lary email: [email protected] Color Guard ………………………..... Donald B. Cahill

Chancellor (Acting): Honorable James M. McGarity III * Editor Naples Crier / Newsletter… …… I. Harris Tucker email: [email protected] DAR Liaison ……………………...… Robert S. Withey Chaplain: Robert C. Matthews, Jr. Eagle Scouts ……..……………....…… Leonard Crame Election Worker Coordinator …...... Jim Meerpohl email: [email protected] Flag Display …………………...…………... Vacant Historian: Donald B. Cahill Good Citizenship (Chairman)……….. Michael E. Garey email: [email protected] Law Enforcement …………..….…….… Acey Edgemon Sergeants-at-Arms: 1) Donald B. Cahill 1 Membership ………………….…..………J. Edward Lary 2) John L. McCullough Membership Directory ………....…….… J. Edward Lary Middle School Poster Contest …... ……...... Vacant Bernardo de Galvez Camp #13: Nominating/Slate……………..……… Michael E. Garey 1 Commander Donald B. Cahill Rumbaugh Oration Contest …...…………… Vacant Naples Crier Editor and Webmaster: Publicity ………………………..…. Thomas Woodruff I. Harris Tucker Reservations …………………...………...Leonard Crame email: [email protected] J.R.O.T.C …………………...……….. Danny Hornbeck Sunshine ………………….....… Robert C. Mathews, Jr. * Board of Directors for (2017-2018) Veteran Service Awards………… Danny Hornbeck 1 At-Large Member Board of Directors for (2017-2018) Webmaster …………………..….…….. I. Harris Tucker

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LUNCHEON MEETING RESERVATIONS required for THURSDAY, October 12, 2017 @ 11:30 AM The Club at Longshore Lake is very accommodating and will provide special diet meals, if advised a week in ad- vance. To enable The Club at Longshore Lake to better accommodate us for both room size and meal quantities, we are asked to provide them with the number of reservations a few days before each meeting. Accordingly, compatriots and others planning to attend the luncheons are asked to let us know by telephone, email or by com- pleting the reservation form below and mailing your check payable to Naples Chapter SAR:

c/o Leonard Crame, Assistant Treasurer, P.O. Box 990190, Naples, FL 34116-6067 Tel: (239) 455-7295; Email: [email protected]

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Send your reservation request & payment to be received by Thursday, October 5, 2017

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