37th Infantry Division (United States) - World War I

World War I

It was initially activated as the 16th Division, a National Guard formation from Ohio and West Virginia in 1913. It was federally activated in August 1917 as a National Guard Division from Ohio. It was sent overseas in June 1918 and fought at the Meuse-Argonne and at Ypres-Lys.

  • Casualties: Total: 5,387
    • KIA: 794
    • WIA: 4,593
  • Commanders:
    • Brig. Gen. William R. Smith (26 August 1917)
    • Maj. Gen. C. G. Trent (3 September 1917)
    • Brig. Gen. William R. Smith (18 September 1917)
    • Maj. Gen. C. G. Trent (5 December 1917)
    • Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Gaston (25 April 1918)
    • Maj. Gen. Charles S. Farnsworth (8 May 1918)
    • Brig Gen. William M. Fassett (5 December 1918)
    • Maj. Gen. Charles S. Farnsworth (10 December 1918)
    • Brig Gen. Steven W. Stepien (14 December 1918)

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