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French Medal Presentation - General Colin Knox
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Author:  John Corbin [ Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:01 pm ]
Post subject:  French Medal Presentation - General Colin Knox
General Knox is on the field of Austerlitz conferring with his staff about the latest developments in his battle against General Peters of the Prussians. An aide approaches and whispers briefly to General Knox.

General Knox is taken aback by the news he has just heard.

"He is here, now?" Asks Knox of his aide.

"Yes Sir." Replies the aide.

"Damn, I am in the middle of something important and filthy from the day’s battle” Knox stated rather louder than he had intended.

"Oh well, let us see what this is all about then" Knox gestures to that aide to follow him as they step out of the command tent.

As he stepped out of the tent he stopped suddenly at the sight before him...

The Emperor was standing by a small table with Marechal Corbin and Jensen on either side. The emperor’s personal escort stood a few steps behind.

General Knox approached, greeted the Emperor and the attending officers.

Marechale Corbin begins as a low drum role starts

His majesty takes great pride a pleasure in bestowing upon General Knox, the following awards

For his outstanding Military record and exemplary service to France and la Grande Armee

Légion d'Honneur

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For having defeated at least one officer in each of the allied armies

Grandiose Croix de Triomphe

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Wear them with pride General Knox. You have earned them
Author:  Ernie Sands [ Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: French Medal Presentation - General Colin Knox
Congratulations.
Author:  MCJones1810 [ Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: French Medal Presentation - General Colin Knox
"Well, it's about time that your beloved leader acknowledged your contribution to his losing cause", said the Hanoverian Brigadier as he casually leaned against one of the Emperor's Beautiful Daughters. "My sincere congratulations, General Knox, but I am not sure you really earned the second medal" says the Dragoon Guardsman as he pries the cork from the bottle. "After all, I don't happen to remember your defeating a Swede" he continues as he tips up the bottle of Margeaux and takes a long, healthy drag. Lowering the bottle, he is met by the icy, cold stares of Marechal's Jensen and Corbin, not to mention the Tyrant of France himself. "What?" asks the Hanoverian.

A devilish grin spreads across the face of General Knox as he asks, "Shall I, sire?"

"By all means, General", replies the Emperor of France.

The Hanoverian suddenly comes to his senses and realizes that this particular awards ceremony is not taking place in the Rhine Tavern as usual. Unfortunately, this revelation comes a bit too late as strong hands close upon him and the French General's grin widens even more.

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The Commander of the Hanoverian Brigade walks into the Rhine Tavern and strides over to his usual table where he joins a group of German officers who are swapping tales of their latest victories over their French adversaries. Without a word, he seats himself in his usual chair and motions to Helga for a bottle of Jagermeister and a shot glass. As he removes his Dragoon's helmet, the conversation at the Hanoverian table comes to an abrupt halt, his officers staring at their commander in shock. It is their Commander's head that has drawn their attention so completely. Although he wears his hair rather short, the right half of his head has been shaved bald from the center of his forehead to the nape of his neck, the left half remaining intact.

"Don't even ask", says the Hanoverian Brigadier as he takes his first of many shots of Jager this evening.


Congratulations, Colin!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Author:  Todd Schmidgall [ Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: French Medal Presentation - General Colin Knox
Sirs, salute!

What a moment of glory!

To receive a visit from Le Tondu himself, upon a field of battle no less!

Surely, General Knox deserves such honors, of anyone serving in La Grande Armee of L'Empereur.

His reputation is known far and wide across the expanse of Europa.

Cannot the coveted baton of a Marechal be far behind?

Well done sir!

Well done indeed!

PS As for the story concerning the Hanoverian Brigadier - Bravo! Bravo!

Regards,
Author:  Bill Peters [ Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:29 am ]
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Nice job, Colin. Well ONE of those Allied officers was not me! :mrgreen:
Author:  Kosyanenko [ Thu Jun 28, 2012 1:01 am ]
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Bravo!
Author:  SLudwig [ Thu Jun 28, 2012 9:44 am ]
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Congrats Colin! :mrgreen:
Author:  Colin Knox [ Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:40 pm ]
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A great honour I am humbled. Thank you John and my friends for your kind comments.
Bill don't worry there is time yet :mrgreen:
Author:  Scott Clawson [ Thu Jun 28, 2012 3:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: French Medal Presentation - General Colin Knox
Well done sir,

You have earned these medals the hard way by actually fighting battles.

You sir are a "steely eyed, mean fighting peacock"

Congrats.........
Author:  MCJones1810 [ Thu Jun 28, 2012 4:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: French Medal Presentation - General Colin Knox
Scott Clawson wrote:
Well done sir,

You have earned these medals the hard way by actually fighting battles.

You sir are a "steely eyed, mean fighting peacock"

Congrats.........


Yes he is! I am still pulling his colorful quills out of my thick hide! :shock: :shock: :shock:
Author:  Jeff Bardon [ Thu Jun 28, 2012 6:31 pm ]
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General Knox, I salute you.

Well done, Colin, on your richly deserved honors.

Cheers!
Author:  Ed Blackburn [ Fri Jun 29, 2012 8:46 am ]
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Congratulations Colin you finely plummaged devil. :D
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