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The Patriarchs Militant began in 1841 from uniformed degree camps in the Odd Fellow lodges. The actual Patriarch Militant Degree was compiled in 1885 and the first Canton was formed in Louisville Kentucky.
The purpose of the Patriarchs Militant branch is such that its members are in full dress military uniforms and through participation in parades and public ceremonies which are designed to catch the eye of the public and thus further promote the Order. They are what is known as the showpiece of the Order and bring color and dignity in the formation of honor guards and color parties for other units.
Check out the Department Uniform Configurator here!
Department Commander's Information Page
Department Council of Michigan
Patriarchs Militant
| Department Commander | Brig Gen William Waterson |
| Deputy Department Commander | Maj Steven Dahl. |
| Department Adjutant | Captain Robert Grovel |
| Department Quartermaster | Brig. Gen. Ronald Bailey |
| Department Chief of Staff | Brig Gen Valmore Chapin |
| Department Judge Advocate | Major Gen. Glen Sanger |
| Department Chaplain | Captain Dean Beckstein |
| Department Aide Officer | Major Victor Finch |
| Department Aide Officer | Major Robert Wyant |
| Department Equipment Officer | Maj. Charlie Trombley |
| Department Bannerette | Captain Dave Burns |
| Asst. Department Bannerette | Captain George Fogelsonger |
| Department Aide to General Commanding | Col Edward Beckstein |
Department Inspecting Officer |
Maj Gen Edward Dahl. |
| Department First Aide Officer | Maj Gen Ronald Bailey |
| No. | Name | Location | Frequency | Weekday | Time |
| 2 | Capital City | 1917 S Washington Ave, Lansing | 1st | Monday | 7:30 p.m. |
| 5 | Enterprise | 830 S Monroe St, Monroe | 2nd |
Tuesday | 7:00 p.m. |
| 30 | Ann Arbor | St. Stephen Episcopal Church 10585 Hamburg Rd, Hamburg |
3rd | Thursday | 7:00 p.m. |
| 38 | City of the Straits | PLAV Hall - 6131 Ten Mile - Warren 48091 | 3rd | Tuesday | 8:30 p.m. |
| 43 | Home City | 789 Woodworth Rd, Jackson | 3rd | Monday | 7:30 p.m. |
| 55 | Chemical Center | Midland & Clare | 2nd & 4th | Monday | 7:00 p.m. |
| 56 | Fleming | 2134 N Irish Rd, Davison | 2nd | Monday | 8:00 p.m. |
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