175th Medical Brigade

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175th Medical Brigade
175th MED BDE.svg
Shoulder sleeve insignia
Active1964 - 1992
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 California Army National Guard
Garrison/HQSacramento, California
Motto(s)Command - Guidance - Control
ColorsMaroon and White
Insignia
Distinctive unit insignia 175MedBdeDUI.jpg

The 175th Medical Brigade was a medical brigade of the California Army National Guard headquartered at Sacramento, California.

Contents

Lineage and honors

Lineage

Honors

Campaign Participation Credit

Decorations

Insignia

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, 175th Medical Brigade 175th MED BDE.svg
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, 175th Medical Brigade

Description

On a maroon square 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) on each side overall, one angle up, a yellow stylized sunburst bearing a scarlet Greek cross charged with a narrow white Greek cross, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border. [2]

Symbolism

he Greek cross is a symbol of aid and assistance. The stylized sunburst represents the present location of the organization at Sacramento, California, referred to as the "Golden City" and the "Golden State." The sun rays are symbolic of healing and good health. White is a color used to represent ability and wisdom. The color scarlet symbolizes courage and dedication, while maroon and white are colors used for the Army Medical Department. [2]

Background

The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 4 June 1976. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-592) [2]

Distinctive Unit Insignia

Distinctive Unit Insignia, 175th Medical Brigade 175MedBdeDUI.jpg
Distinctive Unit Insignia, 175th Medical Brigade

Description

A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a maroon Greek cross charged with a white disc bearing a gold star, all above a gold grizzly bear standing on four feet in base in front of a light green field and a gold setting sun, the top rays of the sun terminating in back of the cross; all enclosed by a triple-arched maroon scroll inscribed "COMMAND" on the left side and base, "GUIDANCE" on the top, and "CONTROL" on the right side and base, all letters gold. [2]

Symbolism

Maroon and white are the colors used for the Army Medical Department. The grizzly bear and setting sun are suggested by the crest for the California Army National Guard. The gold star refers to the unit's location at Sacramento, the capital of California. Additionally, the sun and star, symbols of command, guidance, and control, allude to the organization's motto. The cross, an emblem of aid and assistance, signifies the medical mission of the unit. [2]

Background

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 175th Medical Group on 1 February 1972. It was redesignated for the 175th Medical Brigade on 4 March 1976. [2]

History

Commanders

ImageRankNameBranchBegin DateEnd DateNotes
ColonelNeville I. Throckmorton [3] MC1 April 1964 [3] January 1972 [4] Also continued serving as State Surgeon. Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel as part of the activation ceremony for the battalion; promoted to Colonel in January 1969. After group command, transferred to the Army Reserve and became executive officer of the 6253rd U.S. Army Hospital, a General Officer command. [3] [5] [6] [4]
Lieutenant ColonelCalvin Samples [7] MSJanuary 1972 [7] April 1972 [8]
Colonel Ernest N. Mobley [9] MSApril 1972 [8] 1973 [9] 175th Medical Group. Mobley was a State Assemblyman, and had received a Silver Star, two Bronze Star Medals and the Combat Infantryman Badge in World War II. [9] [8]
Brigadier GeneralJames Q. SimmonsMC197322 November 1986 [10] Group commander until conversion to the 175th Medical Brigade; first Medical Corps General Officer in the California National Guard.
Brigadier GeneralDouglas D. Bradley [10] MC22 January 1982 [10] 22 November 1986 [10] Retired out of command [10]
Brigadier GeneralStephen M. Wyman [11] MC22 November 1986 [10] 4 August 1991 [11]
Brigadier GeneralGary R. Truex [11] MC4 August 1991 [11] 1997Cased the Brigade colors

Organization

1964

1967

1972

1990

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 "175th Medical Brigade Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, Lineage, and Honors". United States Army Medical Department center of History and Heritage. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "175th Medical Brigade Shoulder Sleeve Insignia and Distinctive Unit Insignia". The Institute of Heraldry, United States Army. Archived from the original on March 31, 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 "New unit activated". The Sacramento Union. The Sacramento Union, Friday, 3 April 1964, Page B-1. 3 April 1964. p. 17. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Unit History, 6253rd U.S. Army Hospital (GOCOM), 1968-1972" (PDF). United States Army Center of History and Heritage, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania' Unit Historical Summaries Collection, Box 58E, Folder 17, 6253rd US Army Hospital 1968-1972, Circa 1973. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Report of the Commanding General, California Military Forces, 1 July 1966-30 June 1970" (PDF). Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  6. "New Eagles". The Sacramento Bee. The Sacramento Bee (Sacramento, California), Wednesday, 12 January 1969. 14 January 1969. p. 6. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  7. 1 2 "New Chief for Guard Medics". Oakland Tribune. Oakland Tribune (Oakland, California) Wednesday, 19 January 1972. 19 January 1972. p. 56. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Mobley is Guard Unit Commander". The Fresno Bee. The Fresno Bee (Fresno, California) Wednesday, 26 April 1972, page 6. 26 April 1972. p. 6. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  9. 1 2 3 "Report of the Commanding General, California Military Forces, 1 July 1970-30 June 1974" (PDF). Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "DA Form 638, Recommendation of the Legion of Merit for BG Douglas D. Bradley" (PDF). United States Army Heritage and Education Center, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania; Joseph T. Palastra, Jr. Papers, Box 3B, Folder 13, Correspondence, Memoranda, November 1986 [1 of 3]. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  11. 1 2 3 4 "State National Guard gets new top MD". The Sacramento Bee (Sacramento, California), Monday, 5 August 1991, Page 18. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "California Military Department Information Booklet, Fiscal Years 1987-1990" (PDF). Retrieved 21 February 2025.