112th Medical Brigade

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112th Medical Brigade
112th MED BDE.jpg
Shoulder sleeve insignia
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
AllegianceFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
Type Medical brigade
Size Brigade
Part of Ohio Army National Guard
Garrison/HQColombus, Ohio
Motto(s)Help Always Ready
ColorsMaroon and White
Insignia
Distinctive unit insignia 112MedBdeDUI.jpg

The 112th Medical Brigade was a medical brigade of the Ohio Army National Guard headquartered in Colombus, Ohio. Its lineage is maintained by the Medical Detachment, Ohio National Guard

Contents

Lineage and Honors

Lineage

Honors

Campaign Participation Credit

  • World War I
    • Ypres-Lys [1]
    • Meuse-Argonne [1]
    • Lorraine 1918 [1]
  • World War II
    • Northern Solomons [1]
    • Luzon (with arrowhead) [1]

Decorations

Insignia

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, 112th Medical Brigade 112th MED BDE.jpg
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, 112th Medical Brigade

Description

On a blue wedge shape a pennant with forked tail in base, divided in half vertically with the white at left and maroon at right and bearing a Greek cross throughout, also divided vertically with maroon at left and white at right, the left side in the form of an arrowhead with point to the right. [2]

Symbolism

The cross, symbolic of medical care, extends throughout indicating the authority of the headquarters. The maroon area at left, forming a directional pointer, suggests the flow of personnel from the forward combat area to the medical-care facility. The wedge shape of the device, with forked base and the color blue, alludes to the Ohio state flag. [3]

Background

The design was approved 6 October 1976 [2]

Distinctive Unit Insignia

Distinctive Unit Insignia, 112th Medical Brigade 112MedBdeDUI.jpg
Distinctive Unit Insignia, 112th Medical Brigade

Description

A silver color metal and enamel device 1 inch (2.54 cm) in height overall consisting of a rectangular shield divided per chevron reversed, maroon above white, on the maroon portion the skull and horns of a Texas Longhorn steer in silver; on the white portion a conventionalized poppy and fleur-de-lis both of maroon. Attached below the shield a maroon arced segmented scroll inscribed "AUXILIUM SEMPER ADEST" in silver letters. [4]

Symbolism

Maroon and white are the colors of the Medical Department. The skull and horns of the Texas Longhorn represent service on the Mexican Border, and the poppy and fleur-de-lis symbolize service in Flanders and in France, respectively, during World War I. The motto translates to "Help Always Ready." [4]

Background

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 112th Medical Regiment on 3 July 1928. It was redesignated for the 112th Medical Battalion on 3 September 1943. It was redesignated for the 112th Medical Group on 25 September 1974. The insignia was redesignated for the 112th Medical Brigade on 14 August 1975. [4]

History

World War I

Between the World Wars

The 112th Sanitary Train was demobilized on 12 April 1919 at Camp Perry, Ohio. It was reconstituted in the National Guard in 1921 as the 112th Medical Regiment, assigned to the 37th Division and allotted to the state of Ohio. The Regimental Headquarters was organized and Federally recognized on 25 April 1921 at Colombus, Ohio. [5]

The regiment, or elements of it, were called up to perform tornado relief duty at Lorain and Sandusky, Ohio from 24 June to 10 July 1924; relief duties in conjunction with the Ohio State Penitentiary riot and fire from 21 April to 4 May 1930, and relief duties for the Ohio River Flood during January and February 1937. Additionally, two ambulance companies provided relief after an explosion at the River Grove Mine in Belmont County on 16 March 1940. [5]

The regiment conducted annual training at Camp Perry, Ohio most years between 1921 through 1939. The regiment was inducted into Federal service on 15 October 1940 at Cleveland, Ohio and was transferred to Camp Shelby, Mississippi on 20 October 1940. [5]

World War II

The Medical Brigade

When he rejoined the Army as a commissioned officer, and before he returned to Active duty, Medal of Honor recipient Gordon Ray Roberts was a member of the 112th Medical Brigade.

Commanders

ImageRankNameBranchBegin DateEnd DateNotes
UnknownFebruary 19041917
Lieutenant ColonelDale Wilson [6] MC1918 [6] 1918 [6] Commanded 112th Sanitary Train [6]
Inactive13 April 1919 [5] 24 April 1921
ColonelHarry H. Snively [5] MC25 April 1921 [5] July 1931 [5] Commanded 112th Medical Regiment [5]
ColonelHarry D. Jackson [5] MC3 August 1931 [5] February 1942 [5] Commanded 112th Medical Regiment until regiment was broken up [5]
UnknownFebruary 1942 [5] 1944 [6]
Lieutenant ColonelWilliam T. Holliday [6] MC1944 [6] 1945 [6]
Lieutenant ColonelDonald D. Forward [6] MC1945 [6] 1945 [6]
Unknown1945 [6] 1947 [6]
Lieutenant ColonelCarl E. Dix [6] MC1947 [6] 1947 [6]
Lieutenant ColonelJoseph H. Geyer [6] MC1948 [6] 1951 [6]
Lieutenant ColonelDale E. Putnam [6] MC1952 [6] 1956 [6]
Lieutenant ColonelHoward A. Laile [6] MC1956 [6] 1961 [6]
Lieutenant ColonelJames M. Byers [6] MC1961 [6] 1965 [6]
Lieutenant ColonelJames C. Good [6] MC1965 [6] 1966 [6]
Lieutenant ColonelJohn M. Summers [6] MC1965 [6] 1968 [6]
Lieutenant ColonelJames C. Good [6] MC1968 [6] 1972 [6] Commanded 112th Medical Battalion [6]
ColonelJames C. Good [6] MC1972 [6] 1973 [6] Commanded 112th Medical Group [6]
ColonelPaul J. Kopsch [6] MC1973 [6] 1975 [6] Commanded 112th Medical Group [6]
Brigadier GeneralJames C. Good [6] MC1975 [6] 1982 [6] First Medical Corps officer to be promoted to Brigadier General in the Ohio National Guard.
Brigadier GeneralPaul J. Kopsch [6] MC1982 [6] 1 September 1984 [6]
Brigadier GeneralAaron K. Warren [6] MC1 September 1984 [6] 1989 [6]
Brigadier GeneralJackie D. Stephenson [6] MC1989 [6] 1992 [6]
Brigadier GeneralCharles O. Dillard [6] MC1992 [6] 1995 [6]
Brigadier GeneralLance A. Talmage [6] MC1995 [6] 1 September 1997 [6] Cased the brigade colors [6]

Organization

1918

112th Medical Group (Incomplete)

112th Medical Brigade (Incomplete)

References

PD-icon.svg This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army .

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 "Lineage and Honors Statement, Ohio National Guard Medical Detachment" (PDF). Retrieved 17 February 2025.
  2. 1 2 Goodman, Wm. E., "New Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: 112th Medical Brigade," The Trading Post, Society of Military Insignia Collectors, Volume XLV, No. 1, October-December, 1985, p. 27;
  3. ↑ "112th Medical Brigade Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, Lineage, and Honors". United States Army Medical Department center of History and Heritage. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 "112th Medical Battalion Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia". The Institute of Heraldry, United States Army. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Clay, Steven E. (2010). U.S. Army Order of Battle, 1919-1941, Volume 4. The Services: Quartermaster, Medical, Military Police, Signal Corps, Chemical Warfare, and Miscellaneous Organizations, 1919-41. Fort Leavenworth, KS: Combat Studies Institute Press. p. 2,217.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 "112th Medical Brigade Commanders". 37th Division Association. Retrieved 17 February 2025.



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