Kansas State Guard 1917-1919, 36th Battalion

HEADQUARTERS, 36TH BATTALION, Meade.

Major:
Brother Buis.

Captain and Adjutant:
John F. Sweet.

Captain and Surgeon:
William F. Fee.

No activities reported.

COMPANY "A," 36TH BATTALION, Meade.

Captain:
James L. Stamper.

First Lieutenant:
Elbert E. Innis.

Second Lieutenant:
Clyde A. Marrs.

Quartermaster Sergeant:
Charles M. Gates.

Sergeants:
  Britten, John J.
  Day, George W.
  Gilman, James A.
  Griggs, Roscoe C.
  Kimber, Delbert W.
  Kunber, Harvey.
  Layton, Edgar.
  Palmer, Walter N.
  Plush, Earl V.
  Wilson, Charles C.

Corporals:
  Armstrong, John C.
  Crawford, J. Lawrence.
  Elliott, John.
  Ewing, Pat C.
  Finkle, Harry W.
  Fletcher, Oscar W.
  Kobs, Earnest A.
  Johansen, William H.
  Johnston, Robert C.
  Petefish, Charles A.
  Raxroad, Glenn.
  Scott, Ira.
  Smiley, Hubert E.
  Stalder, Herbert F.
  Wilson, Alex R.
  Zink, Mance.

Cooks:
Edmondson, Mitchell T.
Schmecker, Elmer A.

Musicians:
Kelley, Joseph P.
Wolfe, Willis W.

Artificer:
Noell, John M.

Surgeon:
Fee, William F.

Company Clerk:
Howard, Carl L.

Privates:
  Amphlett, J. B.
  Baker, George L.
  Basinger, John A.
  Blair, Edward C.
  Borger, Clans G.
  Bowen, Arthur E.
  Brinckman, John F. H.
  Brown, Cameron.
  Brown, Franklin O.
  Brown, George M.
  Clements, Claude.
  Cooper, Judge.
  Dalgarn, Do Earl.
  Deck, Abram A.
  Delaney, Donald E.
  Dettle, Oswald J.
  Dettle, William F.
  Ellis, Eber E.
  Ellis, Sam W.
  Evans, Mitchell.
  Evarts, Ross R.

Privates-Concluded.
  Evans, William J.
  Fairchild, Wilbur R.
  Fletcher, Ernest W.
  Fletcher, Warren L.
  Fuhr, Frank.
  Gibbens, William S.
  Gillidett, James N.
  Graves, Herbert.
  Haskins, Guerald E.
  Hoon, Harry E.
  Hunt, Stephen M.
  Johnson, John A.
  Kelley, Jesse M.
  Krisle, Lennie.
  Lawson, Vincent.
  Lepper, Earl C.
  Marlow, John J.
  Martin, Alvin.
  Martin, Clell A.
  Moore, Harry.
  McCampbell, Theodore.
  McCay, Abner M.
  McKinney, Jesse E.
  Ragland, Victor L.
  Roberts, John E.
  Schuhmacher, Lawrence F.
  Sourbier, William H.
  Steele, Andrew B.
  Turner, Edward.
  Twist, Roy.
  Vangeisen, Hazen.
  Warkentin, Aaron J.
  Wasson, Coll.
  Webb, Leedom C.
  Wehrle, George W.
  Wells, George E.
  Whitemore, P. E.
  Williams, David B.
  Wood, John W.
  Worman, Charles F.
  Zink, Dwight.

LOSS.

Captain:
Brother Buis, discharged.

ACTIVITIES.

Company A drilled regularly two nights every week up to November 11, 1918, and participated in all war activities and campaigns.

The organization conducted five military funerals, and assisted the Grand Army of the Republic in Memorial services.

Acted as escort to Governor Capper while visiting the city, also other prominent men, and entraining enlisted men. Participated in the Armistice celebration on November 11, 1919.

COMPANY "B," 36TH BATTALION, Minneola.

Captain:
W. A. Ammon.

Second Lieutenant:
O. F. Bolinger.

First Sergeant:
Moore, Alva E.

Quartermaster Sergeant:
McInteer, R. F.

Sergeants:
  Davis, William L.
  Dufford, William L.
  Estes, Rufus N.
  Stateler, Arthur M.

Corporals:
  Lear, Rex O.
  Roberts, Chester A.
  Scott, Thomas E.

Cook:
Hall, Richard E.

Musician:
Lyon, Arthur L.

Artificer:
Wright, W. S.

Privates:
Bailey, Oliver E.
Mair, T. L.

Privates-Continued.
  Black, Oliver,
  Blanchett, Joseph R.
  Bolt, George F.
  Boucher, Herman R.
  Carlson, Gustave E.
  Chesley, K. E.
  Clark, E. AL
  Combs, Edwin R.
  Cox, Ezra P.
  Grecelius, James F.
  Crouch, Frank.
  Davis, Claud.
  DeArmen, Harvey E.
  Deniston, Arthur L.
  Doal, Samuel B.
  Dook, G. C.
  Durall, John S.
  Erwin, Lewis P.
  Follick, James A.
  Foster, James W.
  Giffin. Orval Ray.
  Gillett, Charles G.
  Hall, Archey C.
  Hampton, E. T.
  Harshberger, Sidney P.
  Hill, Robert J.
  Kelly, Ulric S.
  Munger, Clifton A.
  McCarty, George A.
  McCormick, Virgil M.
  McInteer. Samuel G.
  McKissick, Lee.
  Newell, Emmit R.
  Newell, Everett D.
  Nicholas, David Edward.
  Nicoll, D. M

Privates-Concluded.
  Otto, Don D.
  Pittman, Charles R.
  Pittman, Clyde.
  Pitts, John F.
  Ramsey, Edd.
  Rogers, Frank H.
  Rogers, Robert L.
  Runion, H. R.
  Schoonover, Arthur.
  Schott, Ora.
  Shelton, Elbert C.
  Shinogle, Clyde C.
  Shirley, James.
  Skeen, Ralph G.
  Smiley, Dolphy.
  Smiley, George E.
  Smiley, James B.
  Smith, Elmer D.
  Smith, George D.
  Smith, Henry C.
  Smith, Oscar P.
  Statton, Frank B.
  Statton, Harry S.
  Statton, Samuel W.
  Sumpter, Benjamin F.
  Swonger, Luther.
  Tedford, Carl S.
  Templeman, Wessie F.
  Thompson, Leo J.
  Van Blaricum, J. W.
  Wallace, Charles S.
  Wallace, William J.
  Walrafen, John B.
  Whitney, Herbert F.
  Williams, H. H.
  Wood, Fred M.

LOSSES.

First Lieutenant:
  James M. Shively,
    discharged. Sergeants:
  Gish, S. F., discharged.
  Hickman, Lenard G.,
    discharged.

Corporals:
  Amy, Ricel J., discharged.
  Nicoll, Henry P.,
    discharged.

Musician:
Wyatt, David F.,
discharged.

Privates:
  Crecelius, Henry Wayne,
    discharged.
  Forester, Robert L., died.
  Gardner, C. C., died.
  Garten, W. F., died.
  Lathan, Ralph E.,
    discharged.

Privates-Concluded.
  Miller, George, died.
  McGee, Frank M.,
    discharged.
  McInteer, Howard R.,
    discharged.
  Stateler, Charles,
    discharged.
  Tedford, Walter,
    discharged.
  Wright, Harry O.,
    discharged.

ACTIVITIES.

Company B was not called on for active service. The unit participated in all war celebrations, also Red Cross and Liberty loan campaigns, and Memorial services. The organization drilled once every week.

COMPANY "C," 36TH BATTALION, Plains.

Captain:
J. F. Sweet.

First Lieutenant:
Donald H. Traylor.

First Sergeant:
Russel, John W.

Corporals:
  Brannon, Russell J.
  Dunn, Clarence M.
  McPhee, Robert A.
  Spain, Joseph G.

Privates:
  Abbott, George.
  Angell, Raymond F.
  Berghouse, Frank.

Privates-Continued:
  Bradford, James A.
  Burns, John T.
  Click Orval R., Jr.
  Click, Russell.
  Coats, Ira W.
  Cowls, W. W.
  East, Perry L.
  Edwards Albert T.
  Edwards, Den T.
  Elliott, Roy C.
  Fowler, Wade C.
  Fox, Charles.
  Fox, Guy E.
  Gillidett, Everett G.
  Gollicker, J. Bryan.
  Graham, Archie B.
  Gunn, William T.
  Hale, Leanord W.
  Hayden, Austin L.

Privates-Concluded.
  Hays, Frank E.
  Jacobs, Roy G.
  Jurell, James H.
  Knott, Joseph V.
  McVey, William M.
  Novinger, Vance L.
  Palmer, Edward O.
  Person, Scott R.
  Putmam, Barksdale B.
  Ragsdale, Elisha H.
  Rickets, Carl.
  Shinogle, Gus H.
  Smith, Leo L.
  Taylor, Charles A.
  Traylor, Roy H.
  Wenfuer, John L.
  Wooten, Herbert M.
  Wyatt, Edward F.

LOSSES.

Privates:
  Curtis, Robert C.,
    resigned.
  Dickerson, James L.,
    resigned.

Privates-Continued:
  Hanson, Chester M.,
    resigned.
  Hege, John D., resigned.
  Krause, Clarence L.,
    resigned.

Privates-Concluded.
  Minnis, Roscoe E.,
    resigned.
  Utz, Nolan E., resigned.
  Wyatt, Perry C., died.

ACTIVITIES.

Company C was very active in putting over the various loans and drives. The unit attended funerals of deceased soldiers.

COMPANY "D," 36TH BATTALION, Liberal.

Captain:
William A. Lipprant.

First Lieutenant:
W. B. Taylor.

Second Lieutenant:
Charles S. Jarrett.

First Sergeant:
Redd, L. J.

Quartermaster Sergeant:
Mayo, Walter R.

Sergeants:
  Bush, W. E.
  Higgins, Floyd.
  Sturtevant, William.
  Young, J. V.

Corporals:
  Boyer, R. K.
  Edgar, G. D.
  Langly, L. J.
  Lockwood, Harry.
  Madden, George W.
  Malone, Robert.

Cooks:
Augerot, Charles.
Buck, William.

Musicians:
Flood, M. H.
Willey, Leo.

Artificer:
Edwards, William.

Privates:
  Aldrich, Albert.
  Bain, Joseph.
  Baker, John L.

Pritates-Continued.
  Banning, W. H.
  Bay, James
  Bay, W. O.
  Bippus, B. A.
  Birt, Edward L.
  Bish, LeRoy.
  Bowman, Fred.
  Burk, Fred D.
  Bush, Edgar D.
  Cahaffin, Otho P.
  Calloway, John.
  Carson , Marion.
  Chittenden, Clarence.
  Clutter, H. W.
  Crews , Andrew.
  Curtis, George William.
  Dieckman, John.
  Doll, Charles E.
  Easley, Harve C.
  Emrie, Harlow W.
  Erb, Virgil W.
  Evert Gilbert.
  Farrell, Manuel.
  Ferguson, Joseph A.
  Forbes, Walter W.
  Forney, M. L.
  Franklin, Forrest E.
  Franklin, Harvey C.
  Freeman, John W.
  Furry, Oscar E.
  Gilchrist, J. E.
  Gillispie, W. W.
  Gonzalon, Nick.
  Grey, Eural.
  Grey, F. W.
  Hahn, Victor G.
  Hall, Robert E.
  Hatfield, Ray W.
  Hayes, Milo C.
  Hazel, Edward A.
  Holland, Lamon L.
  Horn,Thomas W.
  Horney, Harry E.
  Hubbard, Clyde.
  Hubbard, Thomas G.
  Hubbart, James G.
  Humphrey, S. E.

Privates-Concluded.
  LeMonnier, Fay.
  Lloyd, Raymond M.
  Lowe, Tom A.
  Lute Clifford E.
  Mahoney, Alvin.
  Mahoney, Ansel H.
  Mann, Frank.
  Mann, George H.
  Manolopolos, Sam.
  Mitchell, A. A.
  Mitchell, Andrew.
  Morrow Lewis M.
  McMinnville, Ray.
  Neer, Pugh.
  Niles, John C.
  Packer, Eli B.
  Packer, Paul R.
  Peavey, F. A. A.
  Pittsman, A. T.
  Rebe, H. A.
  Rhea, William E.
  Robbins, Oscar E.
  Ross, Harlan A.
  Roth, C. W.
  Rudolph, Joseph.
  Salley J. Herman.
  Shelton, Lester W.
  Sparling, Charles E.
  Stallard, William E.
  Taylor, Charles D.
  Todd, S. F.
  Waite, Dewey.
  Waite, S. A.
  Warford, W. N.
  Warnock, Oscar W.
  Weidensaul, Lawrence.
  Wheeler, Thomas J.
  White, Irvin L.
  Willey, J. G.
  Wilson, Clark A.
  Winnerholm, LeRoy E.
  Wolfe, Forest.
  Wolfe, R. H.
  Wood Dennis.
  Wood, Haskel.
  Wooten, Alphie.
  Young, J. L.

LOSSES.

First Lieutenant:
Arthur T. Hildyard,
discharged.

Second Lieutenant:
James H. Bassatt, resigned.

Privates:
  Alsup, Jodie C.,
    discharged.
  Atha, Clyde L ., discharged.
  Barnhall, Gilbert E.,
    discharged.
  Chamberlain, Forrest L.,
    discharged.
  Christner, Archie B.,
    discharged.

Privates-Continued.
  Davis, Cecil D., discharged.
  Dettmer, George H.,
    discharged.
  Erlewine, Lee E.,
    discharged.
  Grace, Donald A.,
    discharged.
  Grant, Charle A.,
    discharged.
  Hanner, Ira A., discharged.
  Hubbard, Samuel T.,
    discharged.
  Jones, James A.,
    discharged.
  Jones, Stephen C.,
    discharged.

Privates-Concluded.
Kyte, Roy, discharged.
  Longwell, Floyd L.,
    discharged.
  Meek, Glen L., discharged.
  Pennington, Glen D.,
    discharged.
  Roberts, Amos D.,
    discharged.
  Smith, Harold L.,
  Summers, Ray E.,
    discharged.
  Swan, Warren T.,
    discharged.

ACTIVITIES.

Company D participated in Red Cross and Liberty loan campaigns.