He began his military career by enlisting in the 3rd Battalion, 137th Infantry, and Kansas Army National Guard in 1938 when he was still a student at Wichita East High School. The amethyst ring, which was originally given to my wife by me as a birthday present, I want to Celia to wear and hold her uncle tenderly in that dear heart, and to Mary I send my sweetest and tenderest love, and to all the rest of the relatives, both the Campbell and Bliss families, I send my best love, especially to my sister Mary. Task Force Spartan is a U.S. Army organization built on partnerships, especially enduring ones with militaries in the Middle East and Southwest Asia where TF Spartan supports Operation Spartan Shield, the mission to strengthen our defense relationships and build partner capacity in these areas. He was also the first regimental commander of the 137th Infantry Division, and later commanded the 4th Kansas Infantry. His grandfather, Solomon Huffman, was born in Pennsylvania, in 1800, and was one of the early settlers in the old French Town of Vincennes, Indiana. Late in 1969 SMSgt Webb was recruited by Brig Gen Speck Gardner to move to the State Headquarters, as the Personnel/Administrative Superintendent for all of the Kansas Air National Guard. Smyth worked to secure authority and funding for the Kansas National Guard Officer Candidate School. He started a practice in Caney, Kansas, where he maintained his office throughout his legal career. In the early days of World War II he served as an instructor pilot and in August of 1944 transferred to the European Theater of Operations. Major General James F. Rueger was born on 14 September 1937 in Axtell, Kansas. He was appointed Adjutant General by Governor Bailey. In July 1981, he was reassigned to Headquarters Detachment of the Kansas Army National Guard as assistant Chief of Staff, Plans, Operations and Training. [8] The medal may be awarded to members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard, for service in Iraq, Syria, or contiguous waters or airspace retroactively from 15 June 2014 to a date yet to be determined. He also had membership on the State Military Board (1895-1921) where he made an important contribution in upgrading and bringing about reforms in the Kansas National Guard, was for many years Secretary of the National Guard Association of the United States, a member of the General Recruiting Service, and commanded troops during the coal miners strike in southeast Kansas. After his period of service as adjutant general, he worked for Arthur Capper for a year on the front desk at the Daily Capital. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Newman University in Wichita, with a major in Administration. Contrary to modern movie makers, the First Kansas Colored Volunteer Regiment was the first African American unit to engage the Confederates in the American Civil War. He joined the Kansas Army National Guard, serving in Company B, 174th Military Police Battalion on 1 November 1956. From the time of his military retirement in 1970, he was the Kansas State Director of Selective Service and served in that capacity in Federal Civil Service until his retirement in June 2001. He worked with the Kansas Legislature to get support for armory maintenance and construction. He served at Umpire in Chief for the Two Rivers Youth Club and for the youth programs of Sedgwick and Butler counties. In civilian life, Colonel Baker worked for the United States Postal Service and was Service Officer with the Wichita Police Department. In 1973, he became the outstanding airman for the state of Kansas for his enlisted service. Gun fighters from Dodge City, under command of Sheriff Bat Masterson, were hired and hurriedly shipped to the line of contest. In 1967, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel and assigned Commander, 1st Battalion, 137th Infantry, which was ordered to active duty in 1968 during the Pueblo Crisis. CPT Young served his State and Nation for over 40 years demonstrating exceptional skills and dedication as a military leader. Thomas J. Anderson Last fall he made many speeches in Indiana for McKinley. Im proud to be here and to be in the National Guard. The crowd responded with tremendous applause. Ballard picked it up and threw it back. He served as advisor for the Explorer Scout Program. Although only 17 at the time, Davis and a cousin ran away from home to join the fight. He was sworn in as the third Kansas Governor on January 9, 1865 and was reelected for a second term two years later. The unit began with Billard as Commander, six Lieutenants and 23 Enlisted Men. He built his military career around his love for music and the care and training of members of the 42nd and the 35th Division Bands of the Kansas Army National Guard. Goetz returned to serve the Kansas Air National Guard until his retirement in 1992. He was later transferred to the 1120th Transportation Company. In 1998 his family was selected as the Fort Leavenworths Great American Family. The Citation from the Commanding General reads, Your familys strong teamwork, love and service not only benefit you, but the community. From this point on CSM Smith was assigned to represent the Reserve Components on the Future Leadership Doctrine Committees. endstream endobj startxref During the last five years of his military career, he served with distinction as Secretary, General Service Schools, Fort Leavenworth. At the end of the war, Hank returned to the United States, and despite the fact that his military obligation had long been fulfilled, he elected to stay in the reserves as a Master Sergeant. He was inducted into the Kansas National Guard Hall of Fame, 1 November 1998. He returned to the Kansas Air National Guard in 1952 as commander of the 137th Maintenance and Supply Group, and later was commander of the 117th Fighter Interceptor Squadron at the Hutchinson Naval Air Station. Brigadier General Leo P. Tritsch was born 27 October, 1924, in Colby, Kansas. Recognizing that the Air National Guard had no program to provide awards for personnel recognition, he fought to establish the Awards and Decorations program enabling the State Adjutant General to authorize various medals. He was also a volunteer museum host every month. As Command Sergeant Major, he was responsible for directing the Kansas Army National Guard Satellite Noncommissioned Officer Academy in Lawrence. Soon after, he came back to his old position as chief clerk to Meade. The 195th Field Artillery Group was re-designated and reorganized on 1 May 1959 as the 195th Engineer Group. Guilty, as charged, was the verdict 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division until November 2017. Enlisted in Headquarters & Headquarters Battery, 130th Field Artillery Regiment, Kansas Army National Guard in September 1917, and served overseas in World War I. I saw this poem when it was fresh and have a lasting recollection of Mr. Grays name being attached to the orginal poem. When Groover Cleveland was elected President, he was dismissed, but later was re-appointed to the same position under President William McKinley. He, with some of his friends, determined on the site of Topeka for their new town which they intended to be a permanent capital of the new state. 93, Grand Army of the Republic, of Atchison. He graduated from the U.S. Army Signal School at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, and the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He was examined, declared a maniac and confined for a time in an asylum. He was activitated with the 69th Infantry Brigade during the Vietnam War from May 13, 1968 to December 12, 1969, and was awarded the Legion of Merit and Meritorious Service Medal for this period of service. I have not drank to great excess since I left home, and now write without being at all under the influence of whisky. He had previously received a citation for gallantry in action while serving as a Corporal with Company E, 20th Kansas Volunteer Regiment. He served in this capacity until his retirement. Throughout his career, George made a reputation for outstanding supply and administrative discipline. I resurrected the position from obscurity, and through my solicitation, Gov. He was 72 years old. He is past president of the National Guard Association of Kansas, the National Guard Executive Directors Association and Kaw Valley Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America. Returning to Kansas, he was a member of the United States Army Reserve. During the Korean War, the 127th Fighter Squadron was activitated and served with NATO forces in France with Fry in the position of Director of Operations. How it happened to be reprinted later, and autographed as it is, I am unable to explain. As such, he was responsible to the Kansas Air National Guard Headquarters, the 184th Tactical Fighter Group and 190th Air Refueling Group in all matters relating to the enlisted personnel with in the Kansas Air National Guard. Many of his programs were adopted by other National Guard units and the active Air Force as models to accomplish the most complex of missions. Reference (d) changed the criteria for the IRCM from 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days within the Area of Eligibility (AOE) to 30 days, either consecutive or non-consecutive. Ericsson first saw active duty during the Mexican border campaign of 1916 and participated in the hike of the first and second Kansas National Guard Regiments from Eagle Pass, Texas, to San Antonio under the command of MG Frederick Funston. BG Chadwick died April 23, 1900 and is buried in Lawrences Oak Lawn Cemetery Section 8, Lot 117. CSM Elliott was again ordered to active duty with the mobilized 69th Infantry Brigade on 13 May 1968 as a result of the Pueblo Crisis and conflict in Vietnam. Words that have a second meaning for the Soldiers that fought with the UAE in past wars, who trained with them, and participated in exercises like Iron Union 14. It was the full spectrum of operations, he said. None of the four men who volunteered for the extremely dangerous mission and saved the unit, including Pliley, received the medal. After the outbreak of hostilities, the men of the 137th were reassigned to combat units by the Army and Ericsson was given command of the prisoner of war camp (German and Japanese) located at Medford, Oregon. Colonel OConnell was awarded the Silver Star Medal, the Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Purple Heart Medal and the French Croix DeGuerre with Gold Star. Besides that, his ancestry included an officer of the American Revolutionary Army making him eligible to the Society of the Cincinnati which was formed in 1783 as an agency for mutual help to members and their friends. His awards and decorations include; the Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Legion of Merit, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal with V Device, Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Silver Hourglass Device, Korean Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Civil Action Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Three Overseas Service Ribbons and the Army Service Ribbon. He again was ordered to federal service during World War II with the 137th Infantry and later commanded the 3rd Battalion, 137th Infantry, 35th Division. To the best of my recollection this poem was written by me I.J. In addition to farming he also worked laying stone for the basement and interior walls of the first portion of what is now the Kansas State Capitol building. He served for over 38 years in the Kansas Army National Guard, enlisting originally as a Light Weapons Infantryman in Company C, 2nd Battle Group, 137th Infantry. First Sergeant Miller continued his career within the battery. Apart from activities already mentioned the Colonels career in local public service covered many years. In 1914 he return to Kansas as high school principal at Hiawatha. Maj Meyer was activated and served at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea in 1968 with the 354th Combat Support Group. Enlisting as a private at Lawrence, he served as a sergeant with Gen. Pershings command during the Mexican Border Campaign. He continues to serve as chairman of the board of the Government Employees Credit Union in Wichita and acts as financial advisor for the Wichita Area Postal Employees Assistance Program. He recruited Company E, Second Kansas Volunteer Infantry, from Anderson and Franklin Counties for duty with the Union Army. Evans entered the military in the 40th Army Band of the Mississippi Army National Guard on April 25, 1963. Flying a P-51 aircraft, he completed 53 combat missions and was credited with 4.5 enemy aircraft and one probably destroyed. He became Superintendent of the Boys Industrial Reformatory and later was the Utilities Commissioner of the City of Emporia. His organizational and motivation abilities brought many innovations to the Air Guard, most of which still benefit Guardsmen and their families today. I am through with this body, and what becomes of it will make no difference with me in the future. He was assigned Assistant Division Commander, 35th Infantry Division. The senior NCOs selected from class 1, would become the schools instructors, which reinforced the importance of NCO education throughout the Kansas Army National Guard. The two traveled by rail to Topeka and the next day covered the remaining 50 miles by overland stage. With the reorganization of the Kansas Army National Guard in 1959, he was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 35th Infantry Division as an Operations Sergeant. In 1953, he became a full time technician with the U.S. Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) at Fort Riley and transferred to the 110th Ordnance Company. General Mitchells qualities as a military leader were of a high order and but for having incurred the bitter political enmity of General James H. Lane would have attained the rank of major general, to which he was brevetted. The 35th Division landed on Omaha Beach, Normandy in July 1944 and fought tirelessly in numerous campaigns. Worn in accordance with article 123 of reference (e). His military career began when he enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard 16 November 1939. His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal, 7th Award, Army Commendation Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Korean Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four Campaign Stars, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with two Hourglass Devices, United Nations Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Army Service Ribbon, Kansas National Guard Service Ribbon Kansas Emergency Duty Ribbon, Master Army Aviator Badge and three Overseas Bars. His military career began when he enlisted in the Kansas Army National Guard in 1957 in the 154th Field Artillery, serving as an enlisted member until 1962. And I hope in the great hereafter, His tour as SEA was marked by his drive to improve NCO education and professionalism. Lyman had two brother who served in the militia during the Civil War. He remained in that position until 1974 when he transferred to the Army Reserve and later retired. He was levied for duty in Vietnam where he served as a Land Clearing Company Commander and Civil Engineer with the 45th Engineer Group. [13] With the release of NAVADMIN 219/22, Effective 1 July 2022, eligibility for the IRCM is limited to the country of Syria and its associated airspace and contiguous waters out to 12 nautical miles. COL Hiram Allen was born at Connersville, Indiana, on May 3, 1835. He held numerous staff assignments, including the director of Facilities Engineering for the State Area Command for nearly eight years. McLean held this position until his death, having served as Adjutant General for ten governors. In addition, Meyer was involved with numerous community projects including the loaned executive program of the United Way, the Lions Club with special projects such as Leader Dog and as advisor to a Derby High School LEO Club. For a year and a half he was assigned to Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army as the education officer. His numerous awards and decorations include; The Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with one Battle Star, The American Service Medal, American Defense Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with two Ten-Year devices, and State ribbons signifying over 30 Years Service. General Tice was the President of Topeka Chapter 086, Military Order of World Wars; and a former member (at the National level) of the Army Reserve Forces Policy Committee; and of the Military Affairs Committee, and the Topeka Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Gray, or Col. Hughes, had printed the poem on a sheet of paper of approximately the size of the sheet this statement is written on. In 1841, went to Westfield, Chautauqua County, to write as a clerk in the Surrogates office of that county, and commenced the reading of law with his uncle, the Hon. He is very well known in the community as well as several veterans organization in which he is an active member. During his tenure, the city lake and park was renovated, emergency dispatch was consolidated county wide, and the 911 emergency systems were initiated throughout the county. His numerous awards and decorations amassed during his long career include; Combat Infantry Badge, Third Award, Prisoner of War Ribbon, Purple Heart, Second Award, Bronze Star Medal, Second Award, Campaign Star, Eight Awards and thirty three other awards, ribbons and medals. Dad played baseball and my brother used to go out and play catch with him. In January 1973 he assumed command of the 110th Ordnance Battalion in Norton, Kansas. In February 1999 he was appointed Commander of the Kansas Army National Guard. Brigadier General Weltmer was unable to deploy with his unit to the Pacific Theatre due to an injury and he was reassigned to Fort Bragg as an Instructor. He retired from full-time duty on February 14, 1983. He was 72 years old. The following year, he became qualified in Rotary Wing Aircraft. Its even more profound when we train with professional partners such as the UAE Land Forces. As the 4 men prepared to move the wounded Marine, an enemy soldier suddenly left his concealed position and, after hurling a hand grenade which landed near the casualty, commenced firing upon the small group of men. He received the Governors Commendation for Exceptionally Meritorious Service for his efforts. He retired on 10 February 1997 with 34 years of service to his state and nation. He played a critical role on state duty during the 1951 floods in Topeka, protecting the Topeka water works. In 1981 he was promoted to Colonel and became the G-2 Intelligence Officer, then was assigned as Deputy Brigade Commander, 69th Infantry Brigade from 1983 to 1984. While in the Kansas National Guard he found time to umpire basketball and softball from many organizations in the Wichita Area. He served with great distinction as the first Secretary and Interim President of the Kansas National Guard Museum Board. From February to May of 1955, he was the training officer with the First U.S. Army. I gave it to him and he wore it until he was killed. He has conducted music groups performing in 14 states and six foreign nations, appearing before the president, vice-president, six governors and three foreign heads of state. A book could easily have been written about the beloved Colonel. In 1954, a heart attack sent him to General Hospital in Osaka, Japan. Lo and the Battle of the Bulge. Upon returning from active duty, General Sommers was again assigned to Headquarters Battery, 154th Field Artillery Battalion serving as Forward Observer, Radar Officer, and assigned as Battery Commander, Headquarters Battery , 2nd Battalion 130th Field Artillery (formerly the 154th Field Artillery Battalion) In may 1959 as a Captain. He tried pigeon raising, all kinds of pouters, etc., also pheasants and Japanese Silkies. When the 496th was activated at Fort Riley in 1961 during the Berlin Wall crisis, George ran the administration and supply line during mobilization and served as command sergeant major until the unit deactivated and returned to state service in 1962. Her father, though a resident of Columbus, Kansas, was general attorney for the Long-Bell Lumber Company, of Kansas City, Missouri. Operation Spartan Shield is the name for operations in the Middle East designed to deter aggression, stabilize the Middle East, and build partnerships throughout the region. He received an award for Best Editorial of the Year in Oklahoma Press Association competition. Doctor Huffman introduced and was instrumental in the passage of a number of laws relating to the protection and safety of miners engaged in the mining industries of the state. In 1908, he was appointed First Lieutenant of Infantry. His first important business venture was as a contractor for the construction of a short line of railroad in his native state, on which he realized a profit of $20,000. Governor of Kansas He attended U. S. Air Force Basic Training in San Antonio, Texas followed by the Aircraft Maintenance School in Amarillo., Texas. He saw arduous service and participated in many of the fiercest battles of the Western armies, including Thompkins Station, Franklin (1863), Triune, Guys Gap, Shelbyville, War Trace, Tullahoma, Chickamauga, Franklin (1864) and Nashville. From 1980-83 he served as Commandant of the Kansas Military Academy, Salina, Kansas. Recently, he served as the president of the Brown County Chapter of Quail Forever, which provides youth hunting education, clay shooting and fishing derby opportunities. He was inducted into the Kansas National Guard Hall of Fame, 3 November 2002. Serving for over 40 years in the military, Sergeant Major Perry is the epitome of a leader. Iron Union is a recurring, bilateral exercise that is designed for U.S. forces to train with UAE counterparts in addressing common threats to regional security in Southwest Asia. Written by 1st Lt. Dave Young, HQ-KSANG. He enjoyed his work. Tiring of the ministry, he was admitted to the bar of Riley County, Kansas, as a practicing attorney. In October 1986, COL Fox was assigned as Chief of Staff of the Kansas Army National Guard and served in this position until his retirement on 15 July 1989. Anthony caused to be built the Armory, and I succeeded in exchanging all the old rubbish called arms, that had accumulated from the close of the War for modern guns, and started what is known to day as the militia of Kansas out of which have come to Kansas much glory in our late skirmish with Spain. Colonel Sarras long and faithful service embodies the best of the true Citizen Soldier. He said the ABCT deployment is the most challenging. In December of that year he qualified as an officailly licenced pilot with certificate No. His military awards and decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, American Occupation Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, Kansas State Service Medal and the Distinguished Service Medal of the National Guard Association of the United States. Later, he went with the unit to Fort Ord, California. OSS is commanded by United States Army Central and includes units from all service branches. Until her retirement in April of 2006, CSM Harrison served in many capacitiesfirst as s a traditional soldier, then as a National Guard technician, and finally as an Active Guard & Reserve (AGR) soldier. The Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal is a United States Department of Defense service award and campaign medal. Jurney shared an example, saying one night he was in a five-star hotel in Kuwait for meetings with emirs and high-ranking military officers and officials, a few days later hes sleeping in bombed out buildings in Syria as soldiers from the 155th are assisting in counter-ISIS operations. He was inducted into the Kansas National Guard Hall of Fame on 6 November 1994. He is a member of numerous civic and community organizations. His assignments in the 137th Infantry Regiment included First Sergeant in the Headquarters Company. In addition to his military awards, COL Smith has received many civilian community awards, including the Key to the City of Wichita, the Bronze Medal of Outstanding Service from the Sedgwick County Sheriff, and the Sedgwick County Community Enrichment Award. He was promoted to Major General in 1985 with subsequent assignment as Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans (IMA), Headquarters, Department of the Army at the Pentagon. During the above period he was sent active duty to Camp Desert Rock, Nevada for participation in the atmospheric nuclear test program the United States conducted from 1945 to 1962. On the breaking out of the war, he enlisted as a private in Co. B. He has been called a true patriot and a model citizen-soldier by his superiors and subordinates. He was also a member of the city council, on the school board, active in church organizations, and was a trustee for the College of Emporia. He is buried in Lawrences Oak Lawn Cemetery Section 8 Lot 291. Cyrus K. Holliday, one of the founders of Topeka, and father of the Santa Fe Railroad, was born near Carlisle, Pennsylvania on April 3, 1826. He enlisted in the Kansas National Guard and became a captain in the Signal Corps on November 26, 1907. In January 1968 the 127th was activated and deployed in July to Korea and upon return, Chief Hayworth assumed the duties ads Flight Chief. Master Sgt. The Lizzie [his wife] put aside her gold watch and wore this one until she died, and after I took it and have worn it ever since. He was elected to a two year term as President of the National Guard Association of the United States in 1978. COL David Whittaker was born on July 9th, 1831, in the town of Herringdon, Nerrlingdon County, Pennsylvania. In 1874 he went to Bloomington, Ill., and for six years was the leading lawyer there. Gen. Lyon , a beloved patriot, saw the colonel fall and shouted to the regiment that he would command them and with a major general for their leader the regiment kept on, but brave General Lyon had gone but a few paces when he received his death wound and fell expiring into the arms of a soldier. June 23, 1861 March 22, 1862. Capt. Because of the popularity of both Billard and facination with flying and the future it might have for the military, Brigadier General Charles I. Martin, The Adjutant General, commissioned young Billard in the Kansas National Guard on 19 February 1916 with the mission of forming the first aviation unit, Company B, Signal Aero Corps. COL Ferguson later served in the Mexican Border Campaign and World War I. George made his move with the USPFO to Topeka and joined the 714th Ordnance Company, a newly-organized unit. In the spring of 1868 he was appointed steward and quartermaster of the Soldiers Home at Knightstown, which position he occupied until the fall of 1869, when he resign and removed to Leavenworth, Kan. For a year he was engaged as a bookkeeper and then opened a large furniture and carpet business in Atchison. He continued to serve in the Oklahoma Army National Guard until 22 May 1953. In 1966, Simpson performed Guard disaster duty following the Topeka tornado of June 1966. He began his military career by enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1949 where he was trained as a Life Support Technician. Colonel Laughon, as a young officer, maintained the plans, specifications and supporting documents to control state and city funds for the Adjutant General to build 59 armories throughout Kansas in the 1950s and 1960s. SGM Perry was so dedicated to the National Guard that three of his seven children followed in is footsteps, all three now serving in the Kansas Army National Guard full time force. He is a supporter of the Museum of the Kansas National Guard. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and held the office of commandant of the post at Atchinson, and was twice a member of the Grand Council of Administration of the United States. Unable to restart the engine soon enough, the airplane crashed into the French countryside and Billard was killed. With his promotion to colonel, Newby transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve and remained there until his retirement in 1976. He returned to the United States and was released from active duty 19 October 1945 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. They lived on a farm that he bought and produced a family of seven children, including two girls, both of who died in infancy. The curriculum he developed was adopted and expanded for use at the State NCO Academy in Salina, Kansas. Colonel Sarras was ordered to active duty on 1 May 1968 as Battalion Commander, 169th Support Battalion. Following the Pentagon Tour, Chief Carbon was reassigned to the Chief of Management Procedures at Andrews air Force Base, Maryland, with the Air National Guard Support Center.
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