M. Morgan Rawlins ’43 was awarded this Cavalry Medal in 1941 while he was a member of McDonogh’s Troop A, 1st Platoon. Cavalry was an important aspect of the McDonogh experience at the time, combining its military program with its rich equestrian tradition. Founded in 1932, the cavalry allowed McDonogh boys to practice drills, maneuvers, and cavalry scouting tactics. In 1941, a second troop was formed, and the two troops competed at the annual Drill Day for the Elderkin Cup, an award given annually to the best platoon.
Calvary Medal – 1941
