Military Order of the World Wars

The Military Order of the World War was created in 1919 by General of the Armies John J. Pershing as a fraternity for American military officers coming out of the Great War. Two decades later, when the USA became involved in WWII the organization name was pluralized to its current title of Military Order of the World Wars. Though the Order's title has not changed since 1945, it remains a current officer's society welcoming new qualified members in current military service and has members from the Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, and peacetime service.

Membership in the MOWW is open to any and all commissioned and warrant officers who served honorably, or are currently serving, in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces regardless of length of service or status as a combat veteran dating back to April 6, 1917 when the USA entered WWI. Additionally, any direct lineal descendant from a qualifying officer may also join the order, which indicates that the order also serves as a genealogical society.

Famous members include:

All members of the Order are entitled to wear the badge of the order, which consists of the emblem suspended from a mini rainbow ribbon of reversed colors from the WWI Victory Medal. Perpetual (life) membership denoted by a silver service star.

Any member of the Order may earn the Patrick Henry Award in any of three levels: bronze, silver, and gold for patriotic achievements to the nation or community.

Any member of the Order may earn the Outreach Service Medal for serving as the chairman of a chapter's outreach programs serving various American youth, institutions, or public servants for at least 1 year. Examples of these outreach groups include scouting (Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients), JROTC cadets, ROTC cadets, law enforcement professionals, and other similar civic organizations. Multiple awards denoted by silver service stars.

Any member of the Order may earn the Outstanding Service Award for exceptional service to the Order for a period of at least three years. Multiple awards denoted by silver service stars.

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