In 1991 the continued success of the reorganized Camp was demonstrated by an increase in membership, and Camp activities. The Special Dinners instituted by Commander Hardy were well attended, and gave a felling of comradery to the Camp. The wives and friends of Camp members  were welcomed at these events, which  greatly expanded the attendance. The Camp Jackson Dinner was held at the historic Cupples House on the Frost Campus of St. Louis University. The Campus was named for Confederate General Daniel Marsh Frost. Monthly meetings were held at Marie Callender’s Restaurant on Manchester. The Camp received the Col. John Q. Burbridge Award for Best Camp and the Major John Newman Edwards Award for Best Newsletter that year. Membership soared from 19 members to over 50 members in one year under the leadership of Commander Hardy, and the Major General John Stevens Bowen Chapter of the Military Order of Stars and bars was established.  At the 1991 National Reunion at Columbus, Georgia the Army Argus won first place in the MOSB Best Chapter Newsletter, John Karel was awarded the Distinguished service Medal, and Commander Hardy received the Meritorious Service Medal. Meetings were held at Jo Hannon’s Restaurant, and were well attended. At the annual Sterling Price Diner John Karel was presented the “Sterling Price Award”, the highest honor the camp can confer.