Awards of Allen Stephen Winters

    Awards of Allen Stephen Winters (Stevie)

Award For First Place -- 601st Ordnance Battalion Ordnance Stakes
Awarded To PV1 Allen Winters in Softball Competition -- by Michael A.
Lindquist, LTC, OrdC, Commanding.

Commemorating graduation from the 601st Ordnance Battalion -- The
Constitution Presented to Private Allen S. Winters Commemorating
graduation from the 601st Ordnance Battalion.  We the People of the United
States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure
domestic Tranquillty, provide for the common Defence. provote the general
Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity,
do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Certificate of Training -- Department of The ARMY Certificate of Training -
This is to certify that PV1 Allen S. Winters has successfully completed Basic
Training With Company D, 3rd Armored Rifle Battalion, 46th Infantry, 4th
Training Brigade During the period 30 November 1987 through 4 February
1988 - Given at Fort Knox, Kentucky by Rodney G. Howard, CPT, IN
Commanding.

Primary Speciality Number, title and Date Awarded
-- (P)45B10 Small Arms Repairer 880419

Certificate of Appreciation -- This Certificate is Hereby Awarded To
Winters, Allen In appreciation of Devoted and Invaluable Services rendered
to CoF (HM) 738th Maint Bn, Given This 15 Day of August 1988 -- Armament
Section Lane Training A.T. 1988 by 1LT Charles E. Rice.

The Indiana Commendation Medal -- State of Indiana Military
Department.  This is to certify that the Governor of the State as
Commander-in-Chief of the Military Forces has awarded The Indiana
Commendation Medal to Private Two Allen S. Winters for Exceptional
Meritorious Services.  Given under my hand and seal in the City of
Indianapolis this 10th day of January 1990 -- Major General, Ind. N.G. The
Adjutant General.

Certificate of Appreciation -- Presented to SPC Allen Stephen Winters,
310-74-7296 Co F, 738th Maint Bn in grateful appreciation of Outstanding
Service to the 38th Infantry Division -- Date 17 Sep 90 thru 28 Sep 90, by
Ruhard F. ? Commanding.

Certificate of Appreciation -- 38th Infantry Division Artillery Indiana Army
National Guard Know all men by these presents that, SPC Allen S. Winters
having served the state and nation meritoriously in establishing an enuiable
record of outstanding performance for the Annual Field Training
Encampment of the Indiana National Guard is hereby commended for this
superior performance of duty to assist in maintaining a free America through
a strong National Guard. 1990 -- by LTC William R. Ochsner 38th Infantry
Division Artillery, Indiana Army National Guard Executive Officer, by COL
Ronald W. Henry 38th Infantry Division Artillery, Indiana Army National Guard
Commanding.

GED PROGRAM -- Allen Winters is hereby recognized for having completed
the GED Program of the Municipal Court of Marion County - by Evan Dee
Goodman, Presiding Judge, Municipal Court of Marion County.

High School Equivalency  Certificate -- Ben Davis High School
Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township Indianapolis, Indiana -- This
Certifies That Allen S. Winters By passing the General Educational
Development Test in conformance with the Provisions of Rule T-1 of the
Revised Rules and Regulations of the Indiana State Board of Education, is
awarded this High School Equivalency Certificate Given this date of
December 7, 1990 -- signed by Superintendent, President, Principal,
Secretary.

Certificate of Training -- Department of The Air Force United States of
America, The United States Air Force Certifies that SPC Allen S. Winters has
successfully completed the Military Airlift Command Equipment Preparation
Course and is herewith Awarded this Certificate of Training -- by Gary M.
Burge, LTC, KYANG, Chief, Airlift Control Element, Date 13 January 1991.

Certificate of Training -- Career Counselor, Army National Guard
Recruiter, The Indiana Armd National Guard Recruiting and Retention Team
awards this Certificate of Training SP4 Allen S. Winters Co. F 738th Maint BN
-- Date 9 Feb. 1991 by Fred K. Caldwell MSG INARNG.

Indiana National Guard Commendation Medal -- Headquarters 38th
Infantry Division, Indianapolis Army National Guard, 3912 West Minnesota
Street, Post Office Box 41326, Indianapolis, Indiana 46241-0326 -
Permanent Orders 18-26 * 30 June 1991 * Winters, Allen S. 310-74-7296
SPC CO F 738th Maint BN INARNG Indianapolis, Indiana 46241-0326 * The
following award is announced. * Award: Indiana National Guard
Commendation Medal * Date(s) or period of service: 15 June 1991 thru 30
June 1991 * Authority: Paragraph 4-4, Indiana Military Department of Indiana
Regulation 672-5 * Reason: For meritorious service while assigned in the
Armament Maintenance Section of Company F, 738th Maintenance Battalion.
Specialist Winters' standards of appearance, military courtesy, meticulous
attention to detail and his cheerful cooperative approach to all problems and
tasks drew a favorable comment from superiors and subordinates alike. 
Specialist Winters was essential to mission accomplishment and reflects
great credit upon himself, Company F, 738th Maintenance Battalion and the
Indiana Army National Guard. * Format: 320 * Distribution: L -- by
Headquarters 38th Infantry Division OFFICIAL, Richard L. Chastain, Major
General, INARNG Commanding.

The Indiana Commendation Medal -- State of Indiana Military
Department.  This is to certify that the Governor of the State as
Commander-in-Chief of the Military Forces has awarded The Indiana
Commendation Medal to SPECIALIST  ALLEN S. WINTERS for Exceptional
Meritorious Services.  Given under my hand and seal in the City of
Indianapolis this 30th day of June 1991 -- Brigadier General, Ind. N.G. The
Adjutant General.

Certificate of Training -- Military Department of Indiana National Guard
Certificate of Training, This is to certify that SPC Allen Winters has
successfully completed 4-2-1 School -- Date 8 September 1991, by LTC
Donald B. Spice, GS, Recruiting & Retention Manager.

Rank and Date of Rank -- PV2, June 26th, 1992.

Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations
-- ASR-1 / NDSM-1 / ARCAM(911019) / RIFL M16(SS) / HAND GREN (EXP) /
-- Expert Badge (Rifle) / Army Service Ribbon

Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty (DD214)
Honorable Discharge -- 01 Oct 1992



HONORABLE MENTION Award -- Award of Merit Certificate, Presented to
ALLEN STEPHEN WINTERS For Poem THE LAST LIE.  Rank HONORABLE
MENTION.  Contest FREE.  Date MARCH 22, 1990.  In Appreciation John
Campbell Editor & Publisher, Joseph Mellon Contest Director.  -- World of
Poetry, 2431 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento,  California 95817.  Phone (916)
731-8463

Golden Poet 1990 -- Presented to ALLEN STEPHEN WINTERS  In
Appreciation -- Eddie-Lou Cole, Poetry Editor, John Campbell, Editor &
Publisher -- World of Poetry, 701 Dixieanne Avenue, Sacramento,  California
95815.  Phone (916) 648-1484 -- November 2, 1990

Golden Poet 1991 -- Presented to ALLEN STEPHEN WINTERS  In
Appreciation -- Eddie-Lou Cole, Poetry Editor -- World of Poetry, 701
Dixieanne Avenue, Sacramento,  California 95815.  Phone (916) 648-1484 --
September 20, 1991

Editor's Choice Award -- Presented to Allen Winters July 2004 For
Outstanding Achievement in Poetry.  Presented by poetry.com and the
International Library of Poetry -- Howard Ely, Managing Editor  (for the poem
"Another Day") -- July 27, 2004