Past Department Commander D. John Markey Memorial Trophy
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Awarded to Posts reporting the best Memorial program on form provided by Department Headquarters.
This award will be judged by the Department Americanism Commission and Foundation.
Awarded to Posts in their membership category.
In memory of D. John Markey, a World War I Brigadier General in the U.S. Army, the Department Commander in 1923-24. He headed a successful campaign to enact the Adjusted Compensation Bill into law. It was passed over a presidential veto. Through his leadership in 1924 the Maryland General Assembly enacted a Veterans Relief Funds Act into state law. During his term and through his auspices The American Legion moved to their present office in the War Memorial Building. He completed his public service as a member of the U.S Battle Monuments Commission, responsible for cemeteries and monuments all over the world.