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Summer 2021
A P U B LI CAT I O N O F T H E S O C I E T Y O F T H E F I RS T I N FA N T RY D I V I S I O N
NO MISSION TOO DIFFICULT. NO SACRIFICE TOO GREAT. DUT Y FIRST!
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Summer 2021, #1; ISSN 1092-4892
Copyright © 2021 All rights reserved.
The Bridgehead Sentinel is published in accordance with the terms of
the 1957 agreement between the Society of the First Infantry Division
and the Cantigny First Division Foundation.
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Society of the First Infantry Division
PO Box 2307
Fort Riley, KS 66442
SOCIETY OF THE FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION
Society HQ Mailing Address: Administrative Staff:
Society of the Quartermaster
First Infantry Division sfidqm@gmail.com
PO Box 2307 Phone:
Fort Riley, KS 66442 785.579.6761 (KS)
http://www.1stID.org 785.579.6762 (Fax)
President: 855.236.7076 (Toll Free)
Ron Watts
Executive Director:
Phyllis Fitzgerald
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785-307-1472
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In This Issue
Update from Society President............. 4
Care Under Fire............................... 12-13
Update from the Executive Director..... 5
A Year Condensed to Reflections..... 13
FEATURES
Annual Reunion Update........................ 9
Local Society Chapter Updates.............. 10
SOCIETY NEWS
2021 Raffle Drawing............................. 11
Membership Form................................ 18
1st Division Monument Update.............. 22
Huebner Scholarships.......................... 22
Foundation News.................................. 22-23
Quartermaster...................................... 28-29
Letter from the CSM.................................6-7
MUSEUM ACTIVE DUTY
Keeping up with the 1st Division...............7
1st CAB in Exercise Slovak Shield..............7
Update from the Director........................ 30-31
A U.S. First Division Artilleryman in the doorway of his bombproof
shelter utilizes a few peaceful moments in writing to the folks at
home. March 7,1918.
Summer 2021 3
Society News
Letter from the President
By LTG (Ret.) Ron Watts
Greetings to each of the to spouses and family members lost in Post 9-11 operations I am optimistic about the
approximately 9,400 Society applying the same criteria as (Afghanistan: 192; Iraq: 439) future of our Society. Through
members. I hope this finds you Soldiers, with emphasis on fami- to the First Infantry Division DC your loyal support and generous
in good health, enjoying life, and lies of deployed BRO Soldiers. Monument. The National Park donations, we will continue our
hiding out this August in a rela- Thanks for your generosity. Service is reviewing our plans and efforts to provide a “rallying
tively cool location. I had the opportunity to we are hopeful for a Fall 2021 point” for our BRO Veterans and
I am excited about the Society travel to Fort Riley in June during decision to proceed. We continue reach out to active-duty BRO mili-
staff we now have in place. Victory Week activities. Our BRO to estimate a need for about tary in need. We shall, concur-
Phyllis Fitzgerald continues her conducted a Memorial Service $400,000 to make the necessary rently, perpetuate the memory of
outstanding work, has made great for the 27 lost during Desert modifications. As of July 2021 those Soldiers who distinguished
progress in recruiting corporate Storm. The Division Commander we had $255,000 in the bank. themselves by their service and
sponsors, and has established an presided over a Division Review We appreciate your continued sacrifices while serving with the
excellent rapport with the leader- that honored LTG Rhame and donations. First Infantry Division, and perpet-
ship of our Division, the BIG RED approximately 40 Desert Storm The list of Society Corporate uate the brilliant record and
ONE. Veterans in attendance. A fitting Sponsors continues to grow. They achievements of the First Infantry
As of July 2021, we have a new tribute to another great chapter in are listed on the Society website Division.
Secretary Treasurer, Deidre McKa- the Division’s history! Duty First! and in this issue of the Bridge- I ask that you keep our
nnay. Deidre is a military spouse Your donations to purchase head Sentinel. I encourage your active-duty members of the BIG
living at Fort Riley. a one-year membership for a support of our sponsors when RED ONE in your prayers. They
While I seldom mention the serving E1-E6 is paying divi- possible. continue to deploy globally,
BRO Support Fund, your gener- dends. Phyllis is able to introduce I shall continue to seek afford- perform outstanding tasks in
ous donations make significant Soldiers to the Society by selec- able options that better support support of our freedom, and serve
impacts in helping BRO Soldiers tively presenting to deserving BRO our members, especially those as great ambassadors for the
who have a near-term financial Soldiers. who are now enjoying retirement. United States of America.
need that cannot be met through Progress, while slow, is being While our funds are limited, I A blessed 2021 to all Society
other sources. We expanded BRO made in obtaining authority to add would appreciate your contacting members and their families!
Support Fund financial assistance the 631 names of BRO Soldiers Phyllis, or me, with ideas.
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Letter from the Executive Director
By CW3 (Ret) Phyllis Fitzgerald
Greetings everyone, I hope my of fallen loved ones. connected, reconnect, and meet reunion and meeting everyone
letter finds you well and staying Victory Week culminated with others. who attends. Save the dates!
healthy. Here in Kansas, once the a Division review (LTG Rhame was Our membership remains A terrific fundraising oppor-
rain and cooler weather stopped, the guest speaker) and awarding steady. Thank you to our tunity is coming up soon. The
the heat and humidity rolled in, of the Victory Cup. Through- members who have sponsored Society will participate in the
but the blue skies, wheat fields out Victory Week, Desert Storm Active-Duty Soldiers. Your efforts Armed Forces Community Foun-
and Flint Hills are beautiful. Veterans and Medal of Honor have increased the numbers of dation Match Day on Veterans Day,
The Society has been very busy recipients were honored. At the our Active-Duty in the Society. November 11, 2021. This issue
since the last issue of Bridgehead Division Review, all 1ID Desert Communication is important of BHS contains details about the
Sentinel. On Memorial Day, a Storm Veterans were invited to in keeping our members up to fundraiser and how to get your
wreath was placed on our 1st stand in the pass and review box date. I communicate with email donations into the Society.
Infantry Division Lady Victory as the Division marched by. regularly. Please check your We are looking forward to
Monument in Washington, D.C. Congratulations to the Fort spam/junk folders often for emails adding the names of the 631
Our guest speaker was 1st Infantry Riley and First Infantry Division that will come from admin@1stid. BRO Soldiers who lost their lives
Division Commander, MG D.A. Non-Commissioned Officer SGT org and sfid1919@gmail.com. during post-911 operations added
Sims II. MG Sims along with Dominic Forestieri (HHB/1- Our website, www.1stid.org, is to our Lady Victory Monument in
Division Command Sergeant 5FA/1ABCT) and Soldier of the a good source to stay updated Washington, DC. Thank you to all
Major Raymond Harris placed the Year SPC Matthew Connelly with the Society, Quartermaster, those who have worked diligently
memorial wreath. The event was (HHC/1-18IN/2ABCT) for 2021. Scholarships, Monument, and to make this happen. Donations
well attended. These Soldiers are the best of the much more. are still needed for this project.
Victory Week this year was best and we are immensely proud As noted in previous maga- Look for the link on our website
awesome. Thanks to the gener- of them. zines, efforts to update our data- home page.
osity of our members, the Society If you are interested in joining base continue. Database mainte- Lastly, please welcome Deidre
was able to provide a wreath to a local chapter, there are now nance is constant and we want to McKannay, a military spouse, who
be placed in Victory Park (located eight of them throughout the be able to stay in touch with you. joins the Society as Secretary/
next to 1ID Headquarters) for United States. More information Please let us know if you have a Treasurer.
the memorial service. LTG Tom about joining and/or starting up change in address, phone number I hope you enjoy the magazine
Rhame, 1ID Commander during a chapter in your area is offered or email. and will look forward to your
Desert Storm, spoke at the service in this issue. Many thanks to Reunion 2022 is in Fort phone calls, letters and emails.
and assisted in the wreath laying. our volunteers who are leading Worth, Texas, from July 20 to 24. I am honored to serve as your
After the ceremony, the Society chapters in their communities. Information will be available in Executive Director.
provided lunch for the survivors The chapters are a way to stay early 2022. I look forward to the
Summer 2021 5
Active Duty
Letter from the CSM
U.S. Army Photo
by Command Sergeant Major
Raymond S. Harris
My name is Raymond S. 15,000 strong lined up and 200 efforts on individual and collec- mony and we are excited to see
Harris, and I will forever be a carloads of essential workers tive training on the five pillars of the Division Forward meet and
Big Red One Soldier, proud to passed through while we cheered strength throughout Fort Riley. exceed their mission require-
serve and support the most ready, them on. The Essential Worker The CG and I firmly believe that ments. 1st Brigade is currently
resilient, and confident men and Appreciation Parade gave us a this effort will continue to improve deploying to Europe and will
women in the United States Army. chance to thank all those men Soldier readiness, lethality, social assume the rotational brigade
This is bittersweet as this will be and women who kept us moving wellbeing, trust in units, and mission in Central Europe in late
the last time I write as Danger over the last year, at the risk of strengthened family and personal August. We are proud of all they
7. My wife, Leah, and I cannot their own health. The rest of the relationships. have done and cannot wait to
thank you enough for the support week we welcomed home our Along with OPERATION see what our team accomplishes
you have given this Division, its DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM VICTORY WELLNESS, The Big Red abroad and even more excited to
Soldiers, and its families. It has veterans for the 30th anniversary One Year of Honor is still in full welcome them home after their
truly been an honor to serve as of the Gulf War and conducted a swing. We are just over halfway rotation!
the Command Sergeant Major for Division review with the Gulf War through our 37 Medal of Honor As we come out of our
the 1st Infantry Division and Fort 1ID commander, LTG (R) Thomas recipients. This month, in August, summer block leave period,
Riley these last two years. This Rhame. It was great to see so we will have a star-studded panel we have seen many leadership
community will always hold a many of you and we look forward of former astronauts, teachers, changes within our Division.
special place in our hearts and I to seeing you all at more events and those who work to solve the While it is always hard to say
promise we WILL be back! later this year! problem of food insecurity. I invite goodbye to such hardworking
Fort Riley celebrated 1ID’s As time progresses and we you all to join in and listen to what and inspiring commanders and
annual Victory Week and our are starting to see the results of they have to say! Command Sergeants Major, we
104th birthday in early June. It our efforts, it is clear that our As we create stronger Soldiers are excited to begin working with
was a great week that displayed OPERATION VICTORY WELL- at home, we are also working our new leaders. There are too
the best of our Division. During NESS program is truly making a hard abroad. YOUR Division is many names and positions that
the week our Soldiers competed difference by making our people forward conducting essential have switched out to list here
in sporting events, a best squad stronger. We have seen posi- operations across Europe. As so I will leave it at introducing
and best lieutenant competition, tive initial results based on the you know, the 1st Combat Aviation our new brigade commanders
a reduced “Division Run” under assessment the Walter Reed Army Brigade assumed responsibility and Command Sergeant Major.
COVID conditions, Essential Institute of Research conducted in of their mission in April, and the Please help me welcome to the
Worker Appreciation Parade, Best April. Currently, we are working Division Forward element has team, Colonel Brian McCarthy
Chef competition, and a Flint Hills to publish a second version of the now joined them as they assumed commanding 1st Brigade; Colonel
community luncheon. OPERATION VICTORY WELLNESS responsibility in July. MG Sims and Jason Arriaga commanding the
Following the Division Run, leader’s guide as we focus our I were able to attend that cere- 1st Combat Aviation Brigade;
Continued on next page...
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Keeping up with the 1st Division
Headquarters (DEPLOYED)
A portion of the DHHB joined the 1st CAB on a rotational
mission in Central Europe in July.
1st Armored Brigade Combat Team (DEPLOYED)
The 1st Brigade will assume the rotational brigade mission in
Central Europe in August.
2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (REDEPLOYED)
On October 10, 2020, soldiers from the 2nd ABCT, 1st ID
Above: Soldiers from the Slovakian Armed forces, conduct medical returned home to Fort Riley after a very successful nine month
evacuation operations from a UH-60 Medevac Black Hawk from 2nd rotation to the Republic of Korea.
Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st CAB in Lešt' military training,
Slovakia, on June 19 during exercise Slovak Shield. Slovak Shield is 1st Combat Aviation Brigade (DEPLOYED)
a Slovakian Armed forces led exercise that bring allies from across On April 1, the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade assumed respon-
NATO, including Czechia, Hungary, Poland and the United States. sibility for aviation operations in Europe.
The principal aim of this year's iteration is to increase the level of
training and interoperability between the Slovak Armed Forces and 1st Division Sustainment Brigade (REDEPLOYED)
NATO Allies.
The 1st Division Sustainment Brigade Special Troops Battalion
uncased their colors in Afghanistan in February 2019 in support
of Operations Resolute Support and Freedom's Sentinel. In
November 2019, the 1st ID Sustainment Brigade redeployed back
and Colonel Richard Ikena, We remain vigilant of this threat from Fort Riley.
commanding the Division Artillery. and work to minimize the risk
CSM Clarence Raby assumed of exposure and transmission on Division Artillery (REDEPLOYED)
responsibility as the 1st Sustain- Fort Riley and the surrounding Since the 1st Infantry Division Artillery stood up in late 2015,
ment Brigade Command Sergeant Flint Hills community. there has been an emphasis on the importance of partnership.
Major, and after publication To finish as I started, I am The Division Artillery continues to train alongside Division
Colonel Rico Jones will take Harris and I will forever be a elements as well as outside units.
command of 1st Sustainment Big Red One Soldier! Thank you
Brigade. We wish our former to all who have supported this
leaders well in their next adven- great Division, its Soldiers, and
tures! its families. Without your support
While we have made strides we would not be the best place
against it, COVID is still a looming to live, train, deploy from, and
threat. The Delta variant has come home to. MG Sims and I are
been wreaking havoc throughout honored and proud to wear the
the country and Fort Riley is no same patch as you all…leading
exception. While our mission Soldiers, NCOs, and Officers like
supporting vaccinations centers you did before us has been an
across this country is over, the honor. It has been an amazing two
task of vaccinating our Soldiers years and has been a privilege to
and Family members is ongoing. serve all of you as Danger 7!
Summer 2021 7
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Society News
Reunion 2022 - Fort Forth, Texas
They say everything is bigger attend the Society’s first get-to-
in Texas and we trust that will gether since 2019! We look
apply to the Society’s 2022 forward to seeing you in the Lone
Reunion! Save the dates: July Star State for loads of Big Red One
20-24, in beautiful Fort Worth. fun and fellowship.
Our headquarters venue itself will Visit the Society’s website,
be a treat, the historic Hilton Fort www.1stid.org, for updates about
Worth on Main Street. Please the 2022 Reunion and other infor-
mark your calendars and plan to mation as it becomes available.
Have you moved, changed your phone
number or email address? Veterans Day is also Match Day!
If so, please let us know. Please contact us with any Armed Forces Community receive a 50% match that can be
We value our members and changes in your status as soon as Foundation “Stand To” Match Day used for their most crucial needs.
want to keep in touch! But we possible so that we can update is November 11, 2021. This is a The Society of the First Infantry
need your help. It is especially your member profile. We offer great opportunity for fundraising Division is one of the 501c3
important that if you move, three ways to submit changes: and support to the Society of the non-profit organizations.
change your phone number First Infantry Division. If making a Match Day dona-
or your email address that you Stand-To Match Day provides tion, and sending a check, please
Email: sfidkansas@gmail.com or
inform us so that we can update an opportunity for growth for postdate the check for November
sfidqm@gmail.com
your member profile. participating organizations that 11, 2021. Online donations can
When we send out emails or strive to do good works and an also be made. Visit www.1stid.org.
Phone: 785-579-6761
regular mail, we get a significant opportunity for the community More information will come
number of returns, whether to support these causes. On this via email and be posted on our
Mail:
it is from a bad address, or a day, donations made through the website in late October and early
Society of the 1st Infantry Division
bounced/bad email address. The Armed Forces Community Foun- November.
P.O. Box 2307
same is true with phone numbers: dation to participating funds will
Fort Riley, KS 66442
If we need to call you and the
number is no longer in service, Thank you!
we have no way of talking to you.
Summer 2021 9
Society Chapter News
Local Society of the 1st Infantry Division Chapters
Currently there are eight (8) about the chapters. in getting a local chapter going who already have done so.
local chapters in the states of The Society is available to in your area, call us (785-579- Chapters with POC informa-
Indiana, Kansas, New York, New assist in getting chapters started. 6761) at Society headquarters; or tion are listed below and on our
Mexico, New Jersey, Ohio, Tennes- We help by reaching out to our you can email sfidkansas@gmail. website: https://www.1stid.org/
see and Wisconsin. members and advising them that com. chapters.
The BHS allocates space for a chapter is being formed in their We salute our members who
local chapters to share updates. area, along with point of contact have offered to establish a chapter
Our readers enjoy learning more information. If you are interested in their communities, and those
Local Chapter Updates
East Central Indiana Chapter Chattanooga, Tennesee Chapter New York/Fort Dix Branch of
POC: James Allen POC: Mike Holden the Society of the First Infan-
Jallen5749@gmail.com (Plt. Sgt., C/2/16th Infantry, try Division.
Phone: 765-969-7977 Viet Nam 1968-69) POC: Antonio Maria
Anyone in the East Indiana/ mikec216@comcast.net black_lions66@yahoo.com
West Ohio area who is interested Phone: 863-370-2519 973-477-9360
in joining, please email or call Jim We are a new chapter in If you live in the New York/
to learn more. Chattanooga with four members Fort Dix, New Jersey, area and
and efforts continue to recruit want to learn more about the
The Albuquerque/ and meet others. If you have BRO Chapter, please reach out to
Sante Fe Chapter friends who served and live in the Antonio.
POC: Manuel Alzaga area please let them know that we
manuelalzagajr@gmail.com exist. Society of the 1st Infantry
Phone: 505-270-4068 Division South Eastern
If you live in the Albuquerque/ Junction City Kansas Chapter Ohio Chapter
Sante Fe area and want to learn POC: Phyllis Fitzgerald: Email: POC: Mike DeBolt
more about the Chapter, please sfid1919@gmail.com 1infdivseo@gmail.com
reach out to Manuel. 785-579-6761 Office Address: 1434 Linden Ave
. If you live in the Junction City/ Zanesville, OH 43701
Wisconsin Society of the Fort Riley area and want to learn 740-252-1485
1st Infantry Division Chapter more about the Chapter, please If you live in the Zanesville
POC: Jeff Anderson reach out to Phyllis. area and wish to know more
jeffoakvalleyfarm@gmail.com about the Chapter, please contact
Phone: 608-381-3791 Western New York, SSG David Mike.
If you live in the Wisconsin Bellavia Medal of Honor
area and want to learn more Chapter, Society of the First
about the Chapter, please reach Infantry Division
out to Jeff. POC: John B. Long
marinawoolcock54@gmail.com
716-877-6818
If you live in the Buffalo area
and want to learn more about the
Chapter, please contact to John.
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2021 Society Raffle
and Awards
The Society of the 1st Infantry We also presented the 1st
Division held its annual raffle Infantry Division and Fort Riley
on Saturday, July 31, via social 2021 Non-Commissioned Officer
media. This event was broadcast (NCO) and 2021 Soldier of
live from our Society Facebook the Year awards. Each winner
page from Society Headquarters received a plaque, Society Chal-
on Fort Riley, Kansas. Here is the lenge Coin and membership in the
link if you would like to watch the Society. Above: Executive Director Phyllis Fitzgerald with SPC Patrick
video: Society of the First Infantry Connelly accepting his Society plaque, challenge coin and
Division - Home | Facebook membership in the Society.
Left to right: Executive Director Phyllis Fitzgerald with SPC Patrick
Connelly (Soldier of the Year) and Division Command Sergeant
Major Raymond S. Harris.
Above: SPC Connelly draws a raffle winner during 2021 Raffle
Drawing at Fort Riley, Kansas.
2021 Soldier of the Year &
NCO of the Year 2021 Raffle Drawing
Congratulations! We are very proud of our award
winners and their accomplishments.
The 1st Infantry Division
Command Sergeant Major,
1st Place: $2,000:
Raymond Harris, spoke at the Phillip Finerson,
Non-Commissioned Soldier of the Year: event. 1-1 AVN, Peacetime
Next year, we will do it again
Officer of the Year: SPC Patrick S Connelly in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday 2nd Place: $1,000
HHC, 1-18 INF/2ABCT July 23, 2022, during the Annual
SGT Dominic Forestieri
Reunion banquet. This year, SPC James Peart,
HHB/1-5FA/1ABCT
Connelly assisted with the annual Tank Co/26 Infantry, Cold War
raffle drawings and the winners
are listed here. 3rd Place: $500
Raymon Yamrus,
C/2-18, Vietnam
Summer 2021 11Vietnam
Care Under Fire
by Bill Strusinski
The following excerpt is taken from Chapter 25 of Bill's
book. Details and ordering info featured in the BRO Books
section of this issue.
In April of 1968, we were on Just as I began treating
another battalion-sized search- his wounds, he stopped
and-destroy operation south of breathing. I immediately
Lai Khe. We established a new sat down on the ground,
night defensive position (NDP) pulled him onto my
late in the day. At dusk, sporadic lap and started giving
fire came from the surrounding him mouth-to-mouth
woodline, but no one was hit in resuscitation. I shut out
my sector. At least not yet. the noise of the bullets
Later that night, all hell broke whizzing by and focused
loose as the perimeter again came on saving this man who
under heavy attack. Flares went I did not even know.
up, and the entire area was illu- Regrettably, that soldier
minated like it was daytime. One died in my arms, and
of the Listening Posts (LP) was once again, I felt totally
overrun. This LP was the first alert helpless.
system located about 25 yards While CPR worked Above: The author is combat-ready with M-16 and aid bag: "We all wore the
from the perimeter. Its job was to in training, it didn’t government-issued 'tailored' uniform."
detect enemy movement and any always work in combat.
possible attack on the NDP. Welcome to the
Sadly, the two soldiers in realities of war. I
the LP did not have a chance to said a little prayer
retreat to safety and were killed for this soldier and
as soon as the attack began. moved on because
Several soldiers in the bunkers there was much
nearest the concertina wire that more work to do.
surrounded the perimeter were As the evening
killed as well. Our casualties progressed,
mounted as we began return- sporadic enemy fire
ing fire at a very high rate. Our kept coming into
company commander called for our sizable NDP.
air and artillery support. Once It was amazing to Above: Digging in for the night in a new Night Defensive Position (NDP).
the high explosives started falling, watch the enemy
it did not take long to gain fire tracers heading in
superiority. With this brief lull in my direction. They ing a casualty myself, I dove for a slight glancing blow from an
the action, I began looking for bounced all over the place. I ran the ground and laid perfectly flat enemy bullet knocked off my
and treating casualties. from foxhole to foxhole, looking to avoid getting hit. Although low helmet.
I came across an injured for additional wounded grunts. crawling in this sandy environ- I checked my head and torso
solider lying in his foxhole near In the mayhem, it suddenly ment was safer, it also took a lot for a visible wound or a trickle
the perimeter. His multiple occurred to me that I made a more time to move from bunker of blood, which were two sure
gunshot wounds were severe, and good target for some enemy to bunker. Just as I began to feel signs I had just earned a Purple
his breathing was very shallow. rifleman. Wanting to avoid becom- secure in the prone position, Heart. There was no damage,
12 Bridgehead SentinelVietnam
A Year Condensed
to Reflections
by Bill Strusinski
• I hate snakes!
• Why is it so hot?
• Does it ever stop raining?
• How many days left in country?
Above: Refilling canteens while on patrol. "As the medic, I issued • Will I be brave?
iodine tablets for each canteen to kill hostile bacteria and make the
water safer to drink." - Bill Strusinski • Will I make mom and dad proud?
• Are we really patriots?
• Lord, don't let me fall asleep on my watch.
• Lord, don't let me screw up.
• Why do firefights seem like organized chaos with
lots of noise?
• Did someone yell "medic?"
• Where's my morphine pack?
• Where the hell is that "dust-off?"
• Why are night ambush patrols full of terror and
frequent mayhem?
• Remember to pull the pin before you throw.
Above: A "Huey Dustoff" is circling and ready to pick up a casualty. • B-52 bombs sure make big holes in the ground.
"Once I got my patient on the chopper, my job was done for a
moment. I could catch my breath." - Bill Strusinski • A sucking chest wound really does suck. Thank
God for petroleum gauze battle bandages.
• When it comes to sutures, the baseball stitch was
just frazzled nerves. I specifically wire. He had suffered a gunshot my favorite!
remember the moment I realized wound to his leg, which was easy
• Wow, my training didn't prepare me for this.
my helmet had saved me from a to treat. Unfortunately for me, he
life-ending injury. I guess that is was not mobile. I patched his leg • Once a Blue Spader, always a Blue Spader!
why we wore the damn things, and used the “fireman’s carry” • Duty First!
uncomfortable as they were. Not to move him to a more secure
even a scratch. But I wondered location.
how many close calls I could take I remember how easily I
before my luck ran out. accomplished that task. Either I
Several other medics began to was strong as hell or my adrena-
mop up and check the bunkers line was doing its job. I think the
for casualties. I came across one latter. Thank God the enemy did
slightly wounded soldier who was not see me extract my casualty.
lying prone near the perimeter
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16 Bridgehead SentinelSOCIETY NEWS
Membership Sponsorship Program Growing Society Membership Opportunity
Thanks to everyone for your generosity. We encourage all of
continued support of the Member- you to share your Big Red One Support an Active-Duty E-1 to E-7 with a one-year
ship Sponsorship Program. We Story and the Story of the Society of membership ($10.00) in the Society.
are providing paid memberships to the 1st Infantry Division with others.
many Active-Duty Soldiers thanks to And please, invite them to join! Make checks payable to:
your generous contributions. SFID “Sponsor Active-Duty Soldier”
It really does take all of us Recent sponsor: Peter Sparrow Mail to: Society of the First Infantry Division
to have a successful Society and P.O. Box 2307
we thank our members for such Fort Riley, KS 66442
Or go to our website: 1stid.org
(Click on “Sponsor New Member” link located on the
right side of home page under quick links)
Memorial Day 2021 in Washington, D.C.
Our First Division Monument Division Facebook page. We thank the District of We are looking forward to
Wreath Laying Ceremony on MG D.A. Sims II, Commanding Columbia National Guard and the Memorial Day 2022 and will
Memorial Day was beautiful. The General of the 1st Infantry Divi- National Park Service for assisting provide the timeline for all who
weather was in our favor, sunny sion, was the guest speaker. He, us in the event. wish to attend or watch the cere-
and warm. There were many in along with the 1st Infantry Division After our ceremony at Lady mony online.
attendance and others watched Command Sergeant Major Victory, a second wreath was
the event live as it streamed on Raymond Harris, laid the wreath placed at the Vietnam Veterans
the Society of the First Infantry on our monument. Memorial.
Summer 2021 17MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION / RENEWAL Effective For 2021
SOCIETY OF THE FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION
P.O. Box 2307
Fort Riley, KS 66442
Phone: 785-579-6761 FAX: 785-209-3022 www.1stid.org
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION or RENEWAL
DATE: ______________
TITLE: ____ NAME: _____________________________________
First MI Last Suffix Jr., II, Etc.
Please check if you do not want your contact information listed in the “Members Only” online directory in our website.
COMPLETE TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP OR TO UPDATE OUR RECORDS:
MAILING ADDRESS (ADDRESS WHERE YOU WANT YOUR MEMBERSHIP MATERIAL MAILED TO.
_______ ___________________________________________ ____________________
Street City State Zip
PHONE: Cell: _____ EMAIL:___________________________
(Will not be released for any purpose, including the website.)
YOUR SERVICE WITH THE BIG RED ONE (Please check all that apply.)
WW II VIETNAM COLD WAR PEACETIME GULF WAR BALKANS IRAQ AFGHAN
UNITSERVED IN OR PRESENT UNIT: _ ____ ________ ___ ______
(COMPANY) (BATTALION/REGIMENT) (BRIGADE)
SELECT A MEMBERSHIP TYPE (please check one)
ALL MEMBERSHIP TYPES INCLUDE A SUBSCRIPTION TO THE BRIDGEHEAD SENTINEL
ACTIVE DUTY ONLY:
VETERANS (CURRENTLY SERVING
. WITH THE BRO) LIFE – VETERANS:
REGULAR $35 per year ANNUAL UNDER 40 $400
EXECUTIVE $65 per year E-1 TO E-7 $10 40 – 49 $350
E-8 TO O4 $15 50 – 59 $300
O5 TO O8 $20 60 – 69 $250
ASSOCIATES (Family and Friends of the BRO)
3 YEAR 70 – 79 $200
REGULAR $35 per year E-1 TO E-7 $25 80 + $100
EXECUTIVE $65 per year E-8 TO O4 $40
__BUSINESS $200 per year O5 TO O8 $50
LIFETIME
E-1 TO E-7 $75 WIDOWS/WIDOWERS OF BIG
E-8 TO O4 $200 RED ONE VETERANS: (FREE)
O5 TO O8 $250
I would like to make an additional tax-deductible contribution of $____________, to be used for
Where it is most needed _______
the Society’s General Fund _______or
the BRO Support Fund _______that supports active-duty soldiers and their families.
(NOTE: Donations of $100 or more will be recognized as Century Club members in the Bridgehead Sentinel.)
RANK (required):________________
ENCLOSED IS MY CHECK PAYABLE TO THE SOCIETY OF THE FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION
- or -
SupportCHARGE
PLEASE Fund. MY (CIRCLE ONE): VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS DISCOVER
(CENTURY CLUB members will be recognized in the Bridgehead Sentinel throughout the year)
.
CARD #:_____________________________________________ EXP DATE: ____ /____ CVC: ___________
(month) (year) (code on back of card)
SIGNATURE: _____________________________________________ (CVC CODE & SIGNATURE REQUIRED)
Return this form and your check. If paying by credit card, you may fax this form to (785) 209-3022.
18 * * * * THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! * * * * Bridgehead SentinelSOCIETY NEWS
Society of the 1 Infantry Division Support and Donation
st
Efforts to the 1st Infantry Division
The Society of the First Infantry • Fort Riley 2020 Volunteer • Junction City Area Chamber of
Division has been busy since the of the Year Commerce
last issue of the Bridgehead Senti- • Fort Riley Survivor • United Services Organization
nel, providing support and dona- Outreach Services (SOS) (USO) (1st ABCT deployment)
tions to various Soldier, Family
and Survivor Outreach events. • Armed Forces Community • 1st Infantry Division Victory
Here is a listing and pictures from Foundation Week “Top Chef Winner”
some of those activities.
Summer 2021 19Midwest Carplex | midwestcarplex.com
Foot Locker | footlocker.com
20 Bridgehead SentinelFellow members, please use this membership form to approach businesses
in your community to join the Society as a corporate member!
SOCIETY OF THE FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION
P.O. Box 2307
Fort Riley, KS 66442
Phone: 785-579-6761 FAX: 785-209-3022 www.1stid.org
Corporate Membership Application or Renewal
DATE: ______________
TITLE: ____ NAME: _____________________________________
First MI Last Suffix Jr., II, Etc.
Please check if you do not want your contact information listed in the “Members Only” online directory in our website.
COMPLETE TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP OR TO UPDATE OUR RECORDS:
MAILING ADDRESS (ADDRESS WHERE YOU WANT YOUR MEMBERSHIP
MATERIAL MAILED TO.
Corporate Name: _________________________________
_______ ___________________________________________ _______
Street City State Zip
PHONE: Cell: _____
EMAIL:___________________________
(Will not be released for any purpose, including the website.)
Platinum Level:
With a donation of $2,500.00 or more, each Platinum Level membership will receive a 100 th Anniversary First Infantry
Division commemorative numbered print, a replica of our First Infantry Division Monument in our Nations Capital at 17 th
and State Street NW Washington D.C., a certificate of membership and window peel decals for each business building,
three copies of our Veterans magazine “The Bridgehead Sentinel” (BHS), and free advertisement space in the BHS.
Additionally, we give you (4) Banquet Dinner tickets served our annual veteran reunion.
Gold Level:
With a donation greater than $1,500.00 and less than $2,500.00 each Gold level membership will receive a 100 th
Anniversary First Infantry Division commemorative number print, three copies of our magazine The Bridgehead Sentinel
(BHS), a certificate of membership to the Society, and two (2) Banquet Dinner ticket at our annual veterans reunion.
Silver Level:
With a donation between $500.00 and $1,500.00 a Silver Level each Silver level membership will receive a 100 th
Anniversary First infantry Division commemorative numbered print, three copies of our magazine, The Bridgehead
Sentinel (BHS), free 2”x5”advertisement space in the BHS, a certificate of membership to the Society, window peels to
show membership for each organizational building, and a banquet dinner ticket at our annual veterans reunion.
ENCLOSED IS MY CHECK PAYABLE TO THE SOCIETY OF THE FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION
- or -
PLEASE CHARGE MY (CIRCLE ONE): VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS DISCOVER
CARD #:_____________________________________________ EXP DATE: ____ /____ CVC: ___________
(month) (year) (code on back of card)
SIGNATURE: _____________________________________________ (CVC CODE & SIGNATURE REQUIRED)
Return this form and your check, if applicable, in the pre-addressed envelope provided. If paying by credit card, you may fax this form to (785) 209-3022.
* * * * THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT * * * *
Summer 2021 21Foundation News
2021 Huebner Scholarship Recipients
Huebner Scholarships, named for Lieutenant General Clarence L.
Huebner, who commanded the Big Red One during World War II, are
competitive scholarships for children, grandchildren and great-grand-
children of former members of the Division as well as children of
active-duty 1st Infantry Division soldiers. We congratulate our most
recent winners:
Annabelle Black, majoring in Walsh School of Foreign Service at
Georgetown University. She is the daughter of Ronald Black,
1st CAB/1st Infantry Division, 2017-2019.
Beau Romero, majoring in Civil Engineering at the Louisiana Tech
University. He is the son of Kenneth Romero, HHC/121SIGBN/
331 SIG CO, 1990-1997.
Society of the 1st Infantry Division
Samuel Rodman, majoring in Political Science/Pre-Law at Princeton
University. He is the son of Reginald Rodman, 101st Military
Donation: DC Monument Fund
Intelligence Battalion, 1999-2005. The Society conducted a DC Monument Fund up to $5,000.
financially successful Jeep raffle This is in addition to the Robert
Jeremiah Essandoh, majoring in Aerospace Engineering at Virginia in Spring 2021. To support our R. McCormick Foundation’s $.50
Technical Institute/MIT. He is the son of Francia Essandoh, 1/6FA, First Division DC Monument match for each dollar donated to
Bamberg, Germany, 1999-2003. modifications, the Society Exec- the fund.
Audrey Brenner, majoring in Nutrition Science with Pre-Physical utive Committee, in April 2021, Please send your donations to:
Therapy Track at Florida State University. She is the daughter of Matthew approved a donation of $5,000 1st Infantry Division FDN, P.O. Box
Brenner, HHC/2DBM, 34th ARMOR (WAHOTO), 1995-1996. from raffle proceeds to the 607, Amber, PA 19002
BRO DC Monument Fund. The Your contributions are appre-
Caitlin Bauer, majoring in Exercise Physiology at Marquette University. committee also approved up to an ciated and will assist the Society
She is the granddaughter of Roy Bauer, C/1/2 BN, 1968. additional $5,000 from the raffle make the approved modifications
for the monument for August to our DC monument, including
Caden Nicholson, majoring in Political Science at the University of 2021, provided the funds aren’t the addition of 631 names of BRO
Mississippi. He is the son of Demetrios Nicholson, 4-6 Air Cavalry needed to meet 2021 Society soldiers lost in Afghanistan and
Squadron, 1st CAB/1st ID Mosul, Iraq, 2007-2008. budget needs. The Society is in Iraq, as well as placing the 27
Kendarius Spencer, majoring in Biology at the University of Alabama good financial condition. names of Desert Storm killed-in-
at Birmingham. He is the son of Wilson Spencer, Jr, B/701st Main Therefore, the Society will action on a plaque with the same
Support Battalion, 2002-2005. match each dollar donated to the format as the other names.
Joshua Palmer, majoring in Sport Management at the University of
Mary Hardin-Baylor. He is the son of Jason Palmer, HHC/1HBCT-HH-
B/1/5FA, 1HBCT-HHC/2-1BSTB, 2HBCT, 2009-2012.
Chalice Carter, majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental
Biology (Pre-Med) at Yale University. She is the daughter of Selvena
Carter, 101st Forward Support Battalion, 2005-2009.
Kaitlyn Bice, majoring in Aerospace Engineering at the University
of Central Florida. She is the granddaughter of Chad Covey, HHC/E
Company, 1st ENGBN/1st ID, 1965-1966.
For more information about the Huebner Scholarship,
including an application, please visit:
1stid.org/scholarships.
22 Bridgehead SentinelWe thank all who have responded to our requests for support of our
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS. Your generosity will enable us to fulfill our obligation to
the children of all Big Red One Soldiers who have lost their lives in combat—
over 180 children to date—and to the children and grandchildren of our
1st Infantry Division veterans.
Following is a list of contributors to the 1st Infantry Division Foundation
Scholarship Fund and 1st Division DC Monument Fund since May 1, 2021.
SOCIETY DONATIONS SCHOLARSHIP FUND D. C. MONUMENT FUND Reminder:
We continue to work toward
In memory of Robert Aleksiunas: Silver Contributions Gold Contributions $500 to $999 adding the names of the fallen
LTG Ron Watts In memory of Don Hooper: In memory of CPT Ronald Putman: soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan to
Robert Riggie Captain (Retired) Wilmer Benson our DC Monument. The Robert R.
Jack and Charlene Durham Society of the 1st Infantry Division McCormick Foundation matches
Thank you to this year's raffle our contributions 50 cents on
Bronze Contributions participants, their generosity allowed us the dollar. If you are able, please
In memory of Ray Lambert: to donate an extra $500 to the contribute using the coupon
David and Cheryl Powers D.C. Monument Fund. below. Thank you for your gener-
ous support.
First Infantry Division Monument Fund Drive
Redesign and Add Names
• First Division Monument located west of White House
• Each Conflict contains names and units of 1st ID KIAs
• 12,947 Names on Monument (WWI–Desert Storm)
• Modifications needed to add Iraq and Afghanistan BRO KIAs
• Fund Drive Goal: Raise $400,000 for modifications
• Donations are Tax Deductible
I want to do my part in reaching the Society Goal
Make checks payable to: 1st Infantry Division Foundation
$1,000 $500 $300 $100 Other: $_______
Name:____________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________
City:_________________________ State:________ Zip:_____________
Mail to: 1st Infantry Division Foundation
PO Box 607
Ambler, PA 19002
or online at 1stID.org
Summer 2021 23BRO Books
The books in this section are not published by the Society of the First Infantry
Division, but they are BRO-related or may be of interest to members of the Society.
If you have written a book about the 1st Division, and would like it in the BRO Books
Section, mail a copy of the book to:
First Division Museum at Cantigny
ATTN: BRO BOOKS
1s151 Winfield Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
Care Under Fire In Strusinski’s riveting book,
"Care Under Fire," Strusinski
thrusts the reader squarely into
Read an excerpt from this
book in this issue on pages
12-13!
By Bill Strusinski moments of terror during fire-
fights, the exhaustion of endless
Available at patrols, the anguish of losing
Amazon.com buddies despite best efforts to
save them, and the intimate bonds
created during times of desperate
For many surviving military need. This is a book about war,
veterans, the Vietnam War is an yes, but even more about how one
indelible part of their lives. That man was transformed by his “sa-
they survived is due in many cases cred duty” to offer care under fire
to the heroic, life-saving actions to the young soldiers he fought
of combat medics like Bill “Doc” beside.
Strusinski.
Vietnam
Looking to get in contact with
Hi, someone you served with, or
find information from another
My name is Edward Rodriguez, If you served in the Signal
I am looking to get in contact with Battalion during that time, feel group of BRO veterans? Send
any veterans who served with me free to write me at 629 E Ash your requests to the Bridge-
in the 121st Signal Battalion in Place, Griffith, IN 46319.
Vietnam from 1965-1966. I was head Sentinel and we will
one of the early guys who came in Thanks, print them here!
on the USNS Gordon to Vietnam. Edward Rodriguez
121 Signal Bn.
Vietnam 1965-66
24 Bridgehead SentinelJOHN EDWARD BISTRICA, SR SFC (RET) ALLAN ROTHLISBERG
YOUNGSTOWN, OH GRANDVIEW PLAZA, KS
AUGUST 4, 2021 MAY 4, 2021
C CO / 1-16, WW2
OTIS SNYDER
LTC (RET) JOE N. CALHOUN LANHAM, MD
HOT SPRINGS, AR AUGUST 20, 2018
JULY 5, 2021 B/ 2-2 IN, VN
C/1-16 IN, VN
RICK SWANGO General Montgomery Meigs
1945 - 2021
ROBERT S. DZIADULA JUNCTION CITY, KS
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL JULY 18, 2021
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 A/ 2-70, PEACETIME
A/ 1-5 FA, VN
GEN Montgomery (Monty)
Meigs, the 54th Commanding General
LTC (RET) BARNEY FORBES of the 1st Infantry Division, passed
NOEL, MO away on July 6, 2021. Then MG
1-64 AR, VN Meigs commanded the 1st Infantry
Division from February 1996 to
August 1997.
BRO SUPPORT FUND The Bro Support Fund
BRO SUPPORT FUND
Yes . . . I want to help our Society help the soldiers of the BIG RED ONE! The Big Red One Support Fund is the Society’s own fund that provides assis-
Here is my TAX DEDUCTIBLE contribution to the BRO Support Fund! tance to serving 1st Infantry Division soldiers and their families in non-emergency
situations—our 1st Infantry Division Foundation’s McCormick Grants program
handles the emergencies. As the Global War on Terror has progressed, the
$15 $30 $60 $100 $150 Other $ number of needs and assistance programs have multiplied dramatically, yet there
are often needs that fall between the cracks. These situations are the reason the
BRO Support Fund exists.
If you would like to donate to the BRO Support Fund, please use the coupon
Name below or the membership renewal application on page 18 to do so. With your
generosity, help and support, the Big Red One continues to take care of its own!
Address
City State Zip
CENTURY CLUB
Welcome to the new members of the Century Club! These are members
who have donated $100 or more toward the Big Red One Support Fund.
Thank you for partnering with us to support our division!
Phone ( ) E-Mail
JAMES JENSEN
Please make your check payable to: Society of the First Infantry Division.
Mark it “BRO SUPPORT FUND” and mail it to: STEVEN LOVITT
Society of the First Infantry Division, PO Box 2307, Fort Riley, KS 66442.
ROBERT UHL
Your contribution is 100% deductible for income tax purposes.
Summer 2021 25CORPORATE SPONSORS
Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors! If you'd like to become a Corporate Sponsor
of the Society of the 1st Infantry Division, see the registration form on page 8.
Platinum
Level Foot Locker
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Briggs Auto
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Valor Automotive
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USAA
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Midwest Carplex The Furniture Store
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Gold Level
Kansas State University
Military Affairs
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Tanzillo’s Barber Shop
Godfrey’s Indoor Ranges Facebook.com/tanzillosbarbershop/
& Tactical Supply
Facebook.com/godfreysindoorranges/
Patriot Tattoo Company
facebook.com/patriottattoo/
US Wings
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R2B4 Bramlage Family
Foundation
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Kaw Valley Engineering
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26 Bridgehead SentinelBUSINESS FRIENDS
Armed Forces Bank, Fort Riley, KS Geary Rehabilitation and Fitness Center, Junction Manhattan Kansas Area Valor Network, Metuchen
Athletic Training Center - Improving the lives City, KS Chamber of Commerce Seaside Park, NJ
of people in the Junction City and surrounding Hampton Inn, Junction City, KS Mary’s Floral Walsh Custom and Collision
communities. Hi-Tech Interiors, Manhattan, KS 1034 W. 6th St, Junction City, KS 1732 N. Jefferson St., Junction City, KS
Black & Company Realtors, Abilene, KS 785-762-3355 785-238-8606
Hometown Insurance Agency,
Central National Bank, Junction City, KS Junction City, KS Mitchell's Metals
East Bethel, Minnesota
City Cycle Sales Harley Davidson, Kawasaki and Honor Screenprinting & Embroidery, Junction
Suzuki, Junction City, KS City, KS Muddy Creek Flowers and Gifts LLC,
Junction City, KS
D.E.L. Motors, Junction City, KS Hoover, Schermerhorn, Edwards, Pinaire &
Rombold, Junction City KS Navy Federal Credit Union, Junction City, KS
Dibben Tax and Accounting,
Junction City, KS 785-304-4505 JC Abstract & Title Company, Spin On Fitness Studio, Junction City, KS
Email: dibbentax@tctelco.net Junction City, KS Screen Machine Sports, Junction City, KS
Exchange Bank, Junction City, KS Email: toddfawcett@jcabstractandtitle.com https://thomastasteofchicago.com/#/
Fairway Independent Mortgage Company, Junction City Kansas Area Chamber of Commerce Junction City, KS
Junction City, KS Just a Kid from Swampdoodle to Vietnam Tom’s Men’s Wear, Junction City, KS
Fort Riley-Central Kansas Chapter of AUSA KS State Bank, Junction City, KS Twitches Gallery & Gifts LLC,
Geary Community Healthcare Foundation, MAC'S Trophies, Junction City, KS Junction City, KS
Junction City, KS University of Mary
Silver Level
Covenant Broker Real Estate
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Keating Chiropractic
keatingchiropractic.com/
JC Tattoo
Facebook.com/junctioncitytattoo/
GoSecure
Frontier Spirits
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frontierspiritsjc.com/
Jim Clark Chevrolet & Cadillac
Jimclarkchevroletcadillac.com/
Summer 2021 27QUARTERMASTER Order online at 1stID.org/Quartermaster
1-Auto License Holder 2-Auto License Plate 3-Baseball Cap 4-1st ID Baseball Cap 5-1st ID Baseball Cap 6-1st ID Baseball Cap
Society Desert Storm Vietnam
7-1st ID Red Blanket 8-1st ID Flag 9-Bumper Stickers 10-Christmas Ornaments 11-Desert Storm Coin
(DS / Iraq /Afghanistan
/ Blank)
13-LadiesCharm 14-Lady Victory Broach 15-Lady Victory 16-Lady Victory
12-Society Coin (chain not included) Lapel Pin Necklace
20-1ID Golf Towel 21-Pocket Knife 22-Shoulder Patch
17-Lapel Pin 18-Mini Badge CAB 19-Mini Badge
CIB, CIB 2nd
24-Teddy Bear
25-1ID Key Chain
23-Stein 26-Window Cling - Clear 27-Coffee Cup
(Blank, VN or Member)
29-1ID Brooches 30-Pullover Hoodies
6 9
28-Centennial Sale Print
31-Men's Golf Shirt 32-Women's Golf Shirt
28 Bridgehead SentinelSUMMER 2021 ORDER FORM PLEASE NOTE: Previous order forms no longer valid.
Please use this form only until next issue.
Mail to: Quartermaster Society of the 1st Inf Division
P.O. Box 2307 Fort Riley, KS 66442
Name:_______________________________________ Street:________________________________________ City:_________________________
State:________ Zip:_________________Phone:__________________________ Email:____________________________________________________
ing to Our
Circle Circle New Items Com it out:
Item # Cost Qty Size/type Color Total eb Store! Check
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1 Auto License Holder 20.00 Metal ter
1stid.org/quartermas
2 Auto License Plate 15.00 Metal
3 Baseball Cap 20.00 Blk / Wht
4 Baseball Cap-Desert Storm 20.00
5 Baseball Cap-Vietnam 20.00
6 1st ID Baseball Cap 20.00 Blk / Wht /Khaki
7 1st ID Red Blanket 20.00 50" x 60" Red
8 1st ID Flag 12.00
9 Bumper Sticker 5.00 DS / Iraq / Afghanistan / Blank
10 Christmas Ornaments 6.00 White / Silver
11 Desert Storm Coin 4.00
12 Coin-Society of the 1st ID 11.00
13 Ladies Charm (no chain) 10.00
14 Lady Victory Broach 15.00 2"
15 Lady Victory or 1ID Lapel Pin 8 / 10 Small ¾”/ Regular 1”
16 Lady Victory Necklace 11.00
17 Lapel Pin 8/10./15 Small ¾” / Regular 1¼” / King 2”
18 Miniature Badge 12.00 CAB
19 Miniature Badge 12.00 CIB/CIB 2nd
20 1st ID Golf Towel 20.00 Red / Green
21 Pocket Knife 8.00
22 Shoulder Patch 4.00 Red / Subdued / Desert
23 Stein 75.00
24 Teddy Bear 15.00
25 1ID Key Chain 8.00 SUB-TOTAL
26 Window Cling 6.00 Blank, VN, or Member
27 Coffee Cup (11 oz) 12.00 Additional Options on website
28 Print (Centennial) 25.00 18" x 36.5" Unframed KS Residents Only ADD 7.75%
29 1st ID Brooches 25.00 Style 6 / 9 for state sales tax +(x .0775)
30 Pullover Hoodies 32.00 Red/ Blk / Grn /Gry Call for sizes
31 Golf Shirts Men's 40.00 Red/ Blk / Grn /Gry Call for sizes
Overseas Orders ADD 10% +(x .10)
32 Golf Shirts Women 35.00 Red/ Blk / Grn /Gry Call for sizes
+$9.95 Shipping Charge
TOTAL
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Payment method (circle one): Cash, Check, Visa, MC, Amex, Discover
Card Number
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