MOH Recipients
Colonel Julien E. Gaujot, "crossed the field of fire to obtain the permission of the rebel commander to receive the surrender of the surrounded forces of Mexican Federals and escort such forces, together with 5 Americans held as prisoners, to the American line."
To whom was the only Medal of Honor awarded for actions of a peacekeeping nature and for doing what?
What is 1973?
first female name added to the pylons?
who was ensign sarah j. mitchell ('17)?
This is the designated formal dress uniform for all cadets.
What is the paletot?
William Addison Caldwell, October 1, 1872.
Who was the first student at Virginia Tech (known at the time as Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College) and when did they enroll at Tech?
Gregory Guard is named for this MOH recipient who famously said "I will get them" during WWI, when he seized a rifle and a trench-mortar shell which he used as a hand grenade to capture weapons and 19 of the enemy.
Who is Sergeant Earle D. Gregory?
The first Black Regi Co took office when (answer with name and year)
What position did Cadet Derek A. Jeffries hold in 1985?
first foreign national regi CO was appointed this year (answer with name and year)
What position did Cadet Adnan Barqawi of Kuwait hold in 2008?
This is the service designation collar device for the Army
What are crossed rifles?
This youngest general in the Army of NOVA who also saved Gen. Robert E. Lee from capture was the first Commandant of Cadets.
Who was General James H. Lane?
This MOH recipient, also a star football player during his time at Tech, received his citation for actions during WWII when he destroyed 2 enemy machine gun positions and threw himself onto a grenade to save the lives of his comrades.
Who was Sergeant Herbert J. Thomas?
Cadet Denise A. Shuster was the first to hold this position in this year.
Who was the first female Regi CO in 1987?
This Major General retired in 2024, vacating the position for this interim commandant and then our commandant (our current commandant). so answer with 3 names.
Who are Major General Randal Fullhart, Brigadier General Dwayne Edwards, and Major General Seely?
This is the way you're supposed to put your crossbelts on.
What is the belt goes from right shoulder to left hip first, then left shoulder to right hip.
This cadet, class of 1920, wrote the words to Tech Triumph.
Who was Cadet Wilfred Preston "Pete" Maddux?
This MOH recipient (and almost Olympian) received his MOH citation during the Korean War when he led a counterattack in the most dangerous area and killed 2 enemy soldiers with a trench knife. He also led a group of 20 men to continue fighting the enemy despite heavy losses at Pork Chop Hill.
Who was First Lieutenant Richard Thomas Shea Jr.?
who was the 1st female drum major and when did she hold office?
Who Lori L. Keck in 1992?
April 1, 2025
This is how far above the black collar your white collar should peep out your blue blouse.
What is 1/8 of an inch?
These are the white pants worn with blue blouse.
What are ducks?
This MOH recipient received his citation for actions on D-Day when he guided two tanks in order to destroy several enemy positions.
Who was First Lieutenant Jimmie W. Monteith Jr.?
What position did Cadet Christina Royal hold in 2005?
Who was the first black female Regimental commander?
This major change occurred in 1976 at the service academies.
When did the service academies begin admitting women?
This is how you wear cords on any uniform that you're supposed to wear cords with.
What is the braided end under the arm and the loops outside the arm?
This is the lowest rank in the chain of command, even lower than a freshman cadet.
What is a senior at VMI?