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PostPosted: Sun Apr 20, 2025 12:13 pm 
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Le Grand Quartier-Général Impériale has confirmed that Général Mark Oakford's efforts on the field of honour and his service in command of the Reserve Cavalry has been recognised.


It gives me great pleasure to announce on behalf of Général Hecht that with immediate effect, Général Oakford has been promoted to the exalted rank of Maréchal d'Empire.



Before continuing, I think it is only right to reflect on the military history of our new Maréchal d'Empire.


Ranks / Assignments


02/03/10 - Re-enlisted in La Grand Armée with the rank of Général (career information prior to this date is unavailable).

01/04/20 - Assigned Commandant en Chef de la Réserve de Cavalerie.


Awards / Distinctions


10/08/10 - Recognised with the titles, Duc de Smolensk and Comte d'Autun.

16/07/12 - Médaille Militaire (Award restored to Record).

16/07/12 - L'Étoile Militaire (Award restored to Record).

16/07/12 - L'Ordre de la Couronne de Fer Chevalier (Award restored to Record).

16/07/12 - La Croix de la Valeur Militaire (Award restored to Record).

16/07/12 - Médaille de Sainte Hélène (Award restored to Record).

30/05/16 - La Croix de Triomphe de Militaire.

19/04/21 - Médaille de Napoleon.

16/05/21 - Légion d'Honneur 1.

23/07/22 - Aigle Impérial en bronze.

05/08/22 - Légion d'Honneur 2.

09/02/24 - Légion d'Honneur 3.

09/02/25 - L'Ordre de la Couronne de Westphalie Chevalier de 2e classe.

09/02/25 - L'Ordre de la Réunion Chevalier.


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Marechal d'Empire Oakford, I am now honoured to present you with your new badges of rank.



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Maréchal d'Empire Oakford

Commandant en Chef

Corps de Cavalerie de Réserve


Gentlemen, please join me in congratulating Mark on his promotion.

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 20, 2025 12:20 pm 
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Congratulation's Marechal :frenchsalute:

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 23, 2025 5:45 pm 
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Congradualtions sir. SALUTE!

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2025 12:23 am 
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Congratualtions on your promotion to Marechal :frenchsalute:

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2025 1:41 am 
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Congratulations Sir. Vive la France!

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Worthy men of courage and intelligence were elevated to
the highest levels of society. Simple soldiers became
Marshals, princes, dukes and kings. The French soldier
Had become an equal citizen by right and glory."


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Congratulations! You deserve it! :frenchvive: :frenchvive: :frenchvive: :frenchvive:

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Congratulations to a worthy and valiant foe!

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2025 10:59 am 
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Congratulations Maréchal on your well deserved honour. :frenchsalute:

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2025 1:08 pm 
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Maréchal Mark Oakford
¡ENHORABUENA!
Congratulations and the eagles have won each corner of our Earth!
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Congratulations Maréchal d'Empire Mark Oakford, Duc de Smolensk et Comte d'Autun!!

Mark,

Congrats!! This is outstanding & I'm so glad you made this accomplishment. Your years of gaming & great leadership you have given to La Grande Armée & Club are much appreciated!!

A well deserved honor and to many more years of gaming!!

We in the Allied Coalition honor you with the playing of "Marche des Cuirassiers" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzbAO4wdcew

Drinks are on me and König Friedrich Wilhelm III. for the next ten days!!!! Belly up boys and get your drinks!! A trough for Sir Muddy's horse, he's been a bit cross and biting lately!! :frenchlol:

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PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2025 2:55 am 
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Congratulations,Maréchal! :frenchvive:

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