Trojan Horse Badge?
10th Group SF Trojan Horse Badge and John Michael
It is an honor and distinction that John Michael‘s ongoing mission among the United States military began with the United States Army Special Forces. For over twenty years that mission has continued in some remarkable ways. Initially with photographing the final honors at Arlington National Cemetery and producing a memorial book of the ceremony for the next of kin, to later coverage of reunions, change of commands, and retirements. Chosen by the commander of the Army’s Accessions command to attend the Army Strong Experience in 2009 at Fort Meade, Maryland because of his influencer status. Author of two books: “Images of America Fort Myer and Images of America – Fort Lesley J. McNair (with additional book projects in the works) he continues the mission of “Preserving the memories so others will remember…”
Though rarely seen today among the United States Army Special Forces, the 10th Group’s Trojan Horse Badge is a significant piece of the “silent professionals’ ” history. The first time I saw one was at Fort Myer on the green beret of COL Charles W. Norton Jr., an original member of the 10th Group and he was also my mentor.
The history behind the badge is quite fascinating and insightful and was featured in an article of Veritas – The Journal of Army Special Operations History written by Troy Sacquety who is one of the Associate Editors. The badge was designed by Captain Roger M. Pezzelle in 1955
while serving with the 10th Special Forces Group in Bad Toelz, Germany. It complemented The Special Forces SSI that was designed
in 1955 by Captain John W. Frye, 77th Special Forces Group. Colonel William E. Ekman was the commander of the 10th Group at the time.
Trojan Horse Badge
Courtesy of VERITAS – Journal of The Army Special Operations History
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