Notable Pershing Rifles Alumni

Since 1894, Pershing Rifles Alumni have been leaders not only in the military, and on the battlefield, but in Academia, the Arts and Entertainment, Industry, Science, Technology, and the Professions. They have excelled at all levels of Government Service, and have paid the ultimate price in defense of our country; two of whom were awarded the Medal of Honor. Attached is the Pershing Rifles Heritage List that identifies these outstanding alumni. There are no doubt others that have yet to be identified. The Heritage Committee of the National Society of Pershing Rifles Alumni Association is hard at work trying to identify additional notable alumni that should be added to the list. If you are aware of any former Pershing Rifleman who you feel belongs on this list, please provide that information to heritage@nspraa.org.

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Scholastic Participation Award 2021

Last year, Battery G1, Xavier University was the winner of the Pershing Foundation’s Scholastic Participation Award and received a check for $1000. At this year’s NATCON, it was announced that Company G7, Kansas State University, had taken 2nd place and that Company C4, Clemson University has taken 3rd Place. They were awarded $750 and $500 checks respectively.

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Scholastic Participation Award 2022

This year’s winners were Company R4, Norfolk State University, 1st Place receiving $1000, Company L1, University of Toledo, 2nd Place receiving $750 and Company A1, Ohio State University, 3rd Place receiving $500.

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ATTN: All Pershing Rifle Members and Alumni! Ed Sherwood,  a P/R alumni from Company T-4 at Georgia State College in Atlanta, Georgia (Now Georgia State University) has invested five years researching and writing a new book for those considering or currently serving as junior officers or NCOs in or with the combat arms. Courage Under Fire: The 101st Airborne’s Hidden Battle at Tam Ky  published in late March 2021 is receiving strong, positive reviews. The book tells the untold story of an almost forgotten, major ground battle of the Vietnam War. Sherwood’s focus is on the “Follow Me” leadership and “Never Quit” fighting spirit of young infantrymen who prevail in battle for 28 days against a tough enemy, despite increasing casualties, loss of leaders, and harsh battlefield conditions. Full of lessons learned in combat, the book is especially for those who will serve, are serving, or have served in or with infantry squads, platoons, companies, and  battalions.