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Capt. Hiram H. Stamper Camp # 1715

Col. Henry Giltner Award
For Outstanding Performance Under Fire.
Recipients
1996 - David R. Smith
1997 - No Award
1998 -



Criteria for Awarding the Colonel Henry Giltner Award
for Outstanding Performance Under Fire

1. Recipient shall be a member of the SCV in good standing.

2. Recipient shall be a member of the Captain Hiram H. Stamper Camp # 1715 of the SCV.

3. Recipient shall have performed a service or services to further the efforts of the SCV as a result, brouth honor to the Hiram H. Stamper Camp # 1715.

4. Recipient shall be nominated by a majority present at the May meeting of the Hiram H. Stamper Camp # 1715.

5. Award shall be presented at the August meeting of Capt. Hiram H. Stamper Camp.

6. The deeds of the recipient which have garnered this award for him shall be read by the Adjutant at the presentation ceremony before all present. If the Camp Adjutant is unable to attend, the Camp Commander shall take this responsibility.

7. A plaque shall be maintained at Camp Headquarters with the names of all recipients, and the year of their award engraved thereupon. This plaque shall be maintained at the Camp's expense.

8. A Rebel Yell, when practical, shall be called for and led by the Camp Adjutant in honor of the recipient.

"Whereas Mr. David R. Smith has unswervingly performed his duties as Commander, Founder, and subsequently Historian for the Hiram H. Stamper Camp # 1715 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans with a vigor that reflects positively upon our camp...

"And whereas Mr. David R. Smith has performed the aforementioned duties to a standard of excellence which is above and beyond the parameters defined in the Constitution of the Sons of Confederate Veterans...

"And whereas Mr. David R. Smith has selflessly donated both his personal time and resources toward the furtherance of the Capt. Hiram H. Stamper Camp # 1715 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans without thought of compensation or reward...

"And whereas, in the performance of the aforementioned duties to such a standard of excellence, Mr. David R. Smith has proven to be the model of a true Southern Gentleman...

"And whereas Mr. David R. Smith has been a positive reflection upon his Confederate forebear, Private Reuben Randolph Smith, Company E, 10th Kentucky Cavalry...

"Be it resolved that we of the Capt. Hiram H. Stamper Camp # 1715 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans do commit to record our heartfelt gratitude and respect for the honor that Mr. David R. Smith has brought upon our Camp by his outstanding performance under fire. Be it known to all and sundry present that as a fitting legacy to his Confederate forebear, Mr. David R. Smith has merited a Rebel Yell from his compatriots."





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