Feast Day of St. Maurice--This Day in US Military History Extra

2015-09-22T10:38:07-04:00

Patron Saint of Infantry: Maurice was an officer of the Theban Legion of Emperor Maximian Herculius’ army, which was composed of Christians from Upper Egypt. He and his fellow legionnaires refused to sacrifice to the gods as ordered by the Emperor to insure victory over rebelling Bagaudae. When they refused to obey repeated orders to do so and withdrew from the army encamped at Octodurum (Martigny) near Lake Geneva to Agaunum (St. Maurice-en-Valais), Maximian had the entire Legion of over six thousand men put to death. To the end they were encouraged in their constancy by Maurice and two fellow officers, Exuperius and Candidus. Also executed was Victor (October 10th), who refused to accept any of the belongings of the dead soldiers. In a follow-up action, other Christians put to death were Ursus and another Victor at Solothurin (September 30th); Alexander at Bergamo; Octavius, Innocent, Adventor, and Solutar at Turin; and Gereon (October 10th) at Cologne.

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National Infantry Association

THE ORDER OF SAINT MAURICE has five levels. A nominee for the Order of Saint Maurice must have served the Infantry community with distinction; must have demonstrated a significant contribution in support of the Infantry; and must represent the highest standards of integrity, moral character, professional competence, and dedication to duty. The same medallion is used for each level, with a attachment that identifies the level. The levels are as...

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Sep 22 at 2015 10:39 AM

2015-09-22T10:39:43-04:00

1SG Private RallyPoint Member thanks as usual.

Response by SGT Scott Bell made Sep 22 at 2015 11:41 AM

2015-09-22T11:41:02-04:00

Cool