1929 Division Dedication Pilgrimage Photos

This page contains the links to pictures contained in the Frank Gerlach file on pages 20-59 and 61-63. The pictures have each been accompanied by captions.

Transcription Notes

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Photographs

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1. Betty Shetler and the 37th Division Colors.
2. The Pilgrimage Band Playing in the Statehouse Grounds at Columbus, Sept. 11, 1929.
3. Gov Meyers Y. Cooper presenting baton to Capt. Claude W. Rhoads, drum major of the band on the steps at the State Capitol, Columbus, Sept. 11, 1929.
4. Otto B. Heaton, Columbus, who donated the baton to the 37th Division Pilgrimage Band.
5. Capt. Rhoads receiving baton from Governor Cooper.
6. Another photo of band in Statehouse Grounds.
7. Band playing in front of Heer Printing Co., publishers of 37th Division History.
8. Pilgrimage party parading at Toronto Station, Sept. 12.
9. 37th Division Special, Smith Falls, Ont., Sept. 12.
10. The band on board the S.S. Montrose, Sept. 13.
11. Col. Edwards, Col. Shetler, Gen. Reynolds, Col. Goble, Col. Meek, and Capt. Rhoads, the committee in charge of the Pilgrimage, S.S. Montrose.
12. Mrs. Reynolds, Deborah Reynolds, Gen. Reynolds, and Mrs. Kegg, S.S. Montrose.
13. The Cleveland gang, S.S. Montrose.
14. The Cincinnati crowd, S.S. Montrose.
15. Lima representatives, S.S. Montrose.
16. Wooster delegation, S.S. Montrose.
17. The Zanesville Trio, S.S. Montrose.
18. Franklin Post, American Legion, Columbus, S.S. Montrose.
19. The Kelly's, S.S. Montrose.
20. Dr. Gerringer, Mrs. Stokes, Miss Reid, Mr. Reid.
21. The Pilgrimage Party, S.S. Montrose, Sept. 13.
22. Schultz and Custard, S.S. Montrose.
23. The Youngstown outfit, S.S. Montrose.
24. Miss Welch, Mrs. Eagleton, Miss Dwyer.
25. A pair of Jacks.
26. Head Baker- Paul Meek.
27. The optical illusion, passing under Quebec Bridge.
28. Another view of Quebec Bridge illusion.
29. Another view of the gang on the after deck of the Montrose.
30. Unloading in the rain at Quebec.
31. Looking forward from the stern deck of the Montrose.
32. On the Boat Deck of the Montrose.
33. Captain Dott. Skipper of the Montrose.
34. Mr. Miller, assistant Pursuer Montrose.
35. Buying chances on the daily run pool, Montrose.
36. He brought us good cheer. John, the bar steward, Montrose.
37. Jack Edwards doing his daily dozen on the Montrose.
38. Paul Herbert and Lydia Oswaldt, playing deck tennis, Montrose.
39. Herbert and Timmons- Tennis racketeers.
40. Looking in the bow of the Montrose.
41. Skipper Dott, swapping stories.
42. Dallas Sullivant and others inspecting the Montrose.
43. Lea Abele, trying to find the sun and snap a picture.
44. Deck fatigue, Col. Gerlach on watch, S.S. Montrose.
45. Tankey, Bowman, Olson and Dr. Walters.
46. Dusty Rhoads and Mrs. Dusty.
47. Jean Gettinger, Swiss Marine corps.
48. The Schuesslers and Abeles, S.S. Montrose.
49. Col. and Mrs. Shetler and Betty.
50. Mrs. Hay, Mrs. Harley and Col. Harley, Montrose.
51. The big and little of it, Doc. Hardinger and Bob French.
52. Feet tell the story.
53. Mr. and Mrs. Kubat, Art Lane and the Rhoads
54. The Tennis Players- Schlessinger, Lydia Oswaldt, Herbert and Timmons.
55. Capt. Dott making his rounds.
56. Jack and Mrs. Edwards.
57. Col. Wilson, Mrs. Boyd and Mrs. Wilson.
58. Mr. and Mrs. Simonis.
59. Les Abele, author of the bill that made the Pilgrimage possible.
60. Mrs. Edwards at the wheel of the Montrose.
61. Paul Meek and Clyde Kearns on the bridge of the Montrose.
62. Jack Edwards guiding the good ship through a dense fog.
63. Purser Miller, doing his daily dozen.
64. Mrs. Rhoads looking for Dusty.
65. Bob French caught between drinks.
66. The skipper looking for icebergs from the Montrose bridge.
67. The Canadian Pacific dock, Antwerp, Sept. 21.
68. Looking down on the after promenade of the Montrose.
69. Coming down the gang-plank, Antwerp, Sept. 22.
70. Jack Richardson without his camera.
71. Band playing in the main square Malines, Belgium, Sept. 22.
72. President Roberts and the Mayor of of Malines.
73. Shetler, Ralph Pitman, Col. Cole and Capt. McQuire. Pitman courier in Belgium.
74. Serenading the Belgians at Malines.
75. Les Abele at Malines.
76. McQuire introduces Jack Edwards to the man who was responsible for the big parade at Malines.
77. The 37th Division colors at Malines, Cardinal Mercier's Cathedral in the background.
78. Another view of the Malines demonstration.
79. President Roberts and Alphonse Koeckelenbergh, taken during the reception at Brussels, Sept. 22. Koekelenbergh is Vice-president of the Belgium War Invalids Assn.
80. Just after the Brussels reception. Taken from the Palace Hotel.
81. J. Reckelbus, A. Koeckelenbergh and President Roberts at Brussels reception. Lieut. Reckelbus is President of the Belgium War Invalids Assn.
82. Hector Timberman, General Secretary, National Federation of Belgium War Veterans and J. Reckelbus, at Brussels reception.
83. The Band on the Square de Nord, Brussels, during 37th Division reception, Sept. 22.
84. Parading through Brussels, Sept. 22.
85. The Parade leaving the Palace Hotel, Sept. 22, Brussels.
86. Arriving at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Brussels.
87. 37th Division wreath for the unknown soldiers of Belgium.
88. Gen. W. P. Jackson and Gen. A. W. Reynolds place wreath on the tomb.
89. At the Unknown Soldiers Tomb memorial services.
90. Commander Huart, president of the National Federation of Belgium War Veterans thanks President Roberts for the American tribute to the Unknown Soldier of Belgium.
91. As the Bugler sounded taps at the Unknown Soldier's Tomb.
92. The Ladies of the Pilgrimage pay homage to the Unknown Soldier.
93. Taps for the Unknown Soldier of Belgium.
94. Arcade Du Cinquantenaire, Brussels, fifty year jubilee.
95. The Memorial Bridge at Eyne, taken 5 days before dedication.
96. The Bus train stops at Alost.
97. Along the Canal near Ghent, Belgium.
98. The Canadian Monument, Ypres sector.
99. 26th Division Monument, Ypres sector.
100. Band marching into Ypres via Menin Gate.
101. Pilgrimage Cavalcade in the square at Ypres.
102. Col. Edwards and President Roberts with Burgomaster Sebry, Communal Secty. Versalles and Police Commissioner Vandenbraambusschke, in front of the Hotel De Ville, Ypres.
103. The Band coming into Menin Gate, Ypres.
104. In front of Hotel De Ville, Ypres.
105. Paying tribute to the fallen Belgians of Ypres at the Belgian Soldiers memorial, Ypres, Belgium.
106. 37th Division parading through the square at Ypres. Ruins of the Cloth Hall, left background, new Cathedral right.

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107. The 37th Memorial Bridge, Eyne, Belgium, taken during dedication ceremony Sept. 26.
108. The Pilgrimage pauses at Theilt, Belgium.
109. Eddie Gillen, at Theilt.
110. Lunch at Menin.
111. Skipper Edwards takes milk with his lunch.
112. 37th Division wreath at Warenghem Cemetery (Flanders Field Cemmetrery).
113. 37th Division Pilgrimage pays homage to honored dead in Flanders.
114. President Roberts placing wreath on memorial flag pole Flanders Field Cemetery, Belgium.
115. Taps for the boys of the 37th in Flanders Field Cemetery.
116. Bandmaster Arthur Lane, in Flanders Field Cemetery.
117. Sgt. Alan Moorman, finds the grave of his counsin, Flanders Field Cemetery.
118. The Civic Band of Eyne, Memorial Bridge Dedication, Eyne, Belgium, Sept. 26.
119. Col. and Mrs. Edwards snapped in front of the uncompleted memorial chapel, Flanders Field Cemetery.
120. Dr. Gillette, Gillen, Dr. Wilson and Dr. Schade at the grave of a fallen comrade, Flanders Field Cemetery.
121. Major Blackhall finds a lost Buddy in Flanders Field Cemetery.
122. Belgian and American Military bands at Dedication ceremony, Eyne, Belgium, taken from the Bridge.
123. Eyne Civic Band and school children's chorus, Eyne dedication.
124. Eyne civic band and residents of the village, at the bridge dedication.
125. Another view of the memorial bridge.
126. The village of Eyne was decorated for the occasion. Taken from the roof of Bus No. 1 as the Pilgrimage arrived.
127. Looking toward the Tribune during Eyne dedication.
128. A view of the crowd at the Eyne dedication.
129. Belgian notables await the coming of the Americans at Eyne.
130. The official party crossing the Bridge for the first time. Opening of the dedication ceremony.
131. Preparing to open the Bridge, Capt. Norton, Col. Gerlach, Major Gen. Maton and the Burgomaster of Ghent and Eyne, on the 37th Division Memorial Bridge.
132. Mrs. F. C. Gerlach, wife of the president of the Ohio Battle Monuments Commission, cuts the ribbons, opening the Memorial Bridge to traffic.
133. Monsigneur Coppietiers, Bishop of Ghent, blesses the Bridge. Dedication ceremony, Eyne, Belgium.
134. Col. F. C. Gerlach, sealing the parchment, corresponds to American cornerstone laying.
135. A general view of the Eyne dedication services, taken from the bridge as the official party approaches the Tribune.
136. The official party on the bridge just before the dedication ceremony.
137. General view of the speakers Tribune, Eyne, Belgium.
138. Col. F. C. Gerlach, President of the Ohio Battle Monuments Commission presents the 37th Division Memorial Bridge to the Belgian Government.
139. Major General Maton, Belgian Army, extends greetings on behalf of Albert, King of Belgians and the Belgian Army.
140. Another view of Col. Gerlach speaking into the microphone during Eyne dedication.
141. Capt. Laurence H. Norton, Secretary of the Ohio Battle Monuments Commission and personal representative of Governor Meyers Y. Cooper, speaking the native language presents the bridge to the people of Eyne.
142. Hundreds of Belgians lined the top of the bridge during the dedication ceremony.
143. Col. Ralph D. Cole, Historian of the 37th Division, delivers the masterful dedication address at Eyne, Belgium.
144. "Doves of Peace" 5,000 carrier pigeons released by the Belgians while the 38th Division Band played the Belgian National Anthem, during the dedication ceremony at Eyne.
145. Col. Ralph D. Cole in a characteristic pose during the delivery of the dedication address.
146. Ambassador Hugh Gibson receives General Jackson and General Reynolds, President Roberts and the Legislative Committee and the American Embassy, Brussels, Sept. 26, 1929.
147. The new church at Domerve Baccarat Sector. It was from the ruins of the old church that the German snipers operated against the Americans.
148. The Pilgrimage arrives in the Forest of Compeigne.
149. A bus groupe in the Forest of Compeigne.
150. A meat sandwhich, a hardboiled egg, a slice of cheese and a bottle of water. Box-lunching in the forest of Compeigne.
151. The Cathedral at Soissons.
152. Another view of the Soissons Cathedral.
153. The Trench at Bayonets, Fort Douamont, Verdun.
154. Observation post, Fort Douamont.
155. Revolving gun turret, Fort Douamont.
156. Douamont Cemetery.
157. The Verdun Memorial. Taken in front of the Coq Hardi Hotel.
158. Comrades Still. 37th Division Pilgrims and French Soldiers, Verdun, France.
159. Box-lunching a few steps from Crown Prince' Ruprecht's dugout in the heart of the Argonne.
160. The concrete dugout of Crown Prince Ruprecht of Bavaria, commander-in-chief of the German Army of the Argonne after Crown Prince Frederich Wilhelm's ill fated attempts to break through Verdun.
161. The 37th returns to Reiciourt.
162. Col. Edwards, Mrs. Edwards and Bob Roberts, one quart and a manure pile, Avoucourt, France.
163. Ernie Wynocker and Bob Roberts play sheik at Avoucourt.
164. Avoucourt welcomes the retuning Buckeyes.
165. Col. Ralph D. Cole demonstrated his French in the St. Mihiel sector.
166. Division Headquarters, Euvezin, St. Mihiel sector.
167. Crowd arriving at Mountfaucon, Sept. 29.
168. Awaiting the arrival of Minister of the Interior Tardieu, Montfaucon, France, Sept. 29.
169. Capt. L. H. Norton, Secretary of the Ohio Battle Monument Commission and personal representative of Governor Cooper and Monsieur Levard consulting architect for the 37th Division on the Eyne and Montfaucon memorials.
170. Just before the arrival of the official party, Montfaucon dedication.
171. The 37th Division arrives in Montfaucon, French Colonial (Algerian) Troops salute as the Buckeyes enter the village.
172. The Buckeyes storm the heights of Montfaucon once again. Entering the new village Sept. 29th.
173. The Stars and Stripes and the 37th Division Insignia passes in review before French troops, Montfaucon, Sept. 29.
174. The next Premier of France approaches, 37th Division and the French troops salute M. Andre Tardieu upon his arrival in Montfaucon.
175. The official party entering Montfaucon.
176. M. Tardieu and official party entering Montfaucon.
177. M. Andre Tardieu, Minister of the Interior is escorted to the Tribune by the Mayor of Montfaucon.
178. Another view just before the arrival of the official party.
179. M. Tardieu passing before the French troops.
180. A view of the Speakers Tribune, Montfaucon, dedication taken from the Hotel de Ville.
181. Bob French sneaks up to the mayor's wine room and snaps this picture at the height of the Montfaucon ceremony. Taken from the same room where the Wine of Honor was held.
182. The Montfaucon Soldiers Memorial. It really doesn't lean. Mr. French was leaning when the picture was taken.
183. Another general view of the square at Montfaucon during the dedication ceremony.
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184. Mr. Richardson, official photographer, steps up to snap M. Tardieu at Montfaucon.
185. M. Andre Tardieu, Minister of the Interior and the next Premier of France, with Col. F. C. Gerlach on the Speakers Tribune, Montfaucon Dedication Ceremony, Sept. 29.
186. Col. F. C. Gerlach presents the 37th Division Memorial Hospice to the French Government, Montfaucon, France, Sept. 29, 1929.
187. M. Andre Beugitte, greets the 37th Division on behalf of the Canton of Montfaucon.
188. The Mayor of Montfaucon welcomes the Buckeyes to the "toughest nut to crack in the Argonne."
189. Senator Georges Lecortier addresses the 37th Division on behalf of the Department of the Meuse.
190. M. Schleiter, Mayor of Verdun speaks for the Souvenir Francais at Montfaucon dedication ceremony.
191. M. Tardieu, recalls Ambassador Herrick in his address to the Buckeyes.
192. Capt. L. H. Norton presents the hospice to the village of Montfaucon.
193. Another view of M. Schleiter.
194. Capt. John McSweeney, who delivered the dedication address at Montfaucon.
195. Capt. McSweeney delivering his memorable dedicatory speech.
196. A characteristic pose of Capt. McSweeney during the dedication address at Montfaucon.
197. Monsigneur Genistry, Bishop of Verdun, blessed the Memorial Hospice at Montfaucon.
198. Sealing in the parchment. Col. Gerlach, president of the Ohio Battle Monument Commission, lays the corner-stone of the Memorial Hospice.
199. [Blank]
200. Col. Gerlach sealing in the parchment.
201. The ladies of the Pilgrimage are presented with flowers by school children of Montfaucon.
202. Looking toward Administration Building, Meuse-Argonne cemetery at Romahne.
203. Senator Paul Herbert delivering address at memorial to troops.
204. The Legislative Commission pays homage to memorial of troops.
205. Trumpeter Hruby blows taps for the dead of the 9th Battalion of Ohio.
206. Rural scene in the Baccarat sector.
207. Mr. Rock meets one of the old timers at Migneville, Baccarat Sector.
208. The new church at Migneville, Baccarat sector.
209. On the steps of the Beney chateau.
210. Front, Beney chateau.
211. Thiacourt cemetery.
212. French-American Monument, Thiacourt, St. Mihiel sector.
213. Division Headquarters in 1918 at Baccarat.
214. The Band plays at Baccarat.
215. Ruins of the Chateau at Beney, 148 Inf. headquarters in the St. Mihiel Sector.
216. Mr. Kelley poses in front of his billet at Pettonville, Baccarat Sector.
217. Headquarters 1st Battalion 148th Inf. Migneville, Baccarat Sector.
218. Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of France, Arc de Triomphe, Paris.
219. The Imperial Airways ships used by members of the party in the flight to London across the English Channel.
220. The Shetlers prepare to fly- LeBourget Field, Paris.
221. Dale and Mrs. Wilson ready to take the air. LeBourget.
222. Dr. and Mrs. Hay were feeling better at LeBourget than they were over the channel.
223. The Macks ready to embark on the airship.
224. Tom and Mrs. Morrow at LeBourget Field.
225. Chet Gobel looking for all the world like an English Aviator.
226. The Wolfe family also made the flight.
227. Major Blackhall flies to his home land.
228. Charley Hruby says goodbye as his spouse leaves for London by air.
229. Chet Gobel looking the ship over.
230. The Youngstowners went to London via air in a group.
231. Art Lane about to set sail.
232. Bob French ready for the flight at LeBourget.
233. Bob French bids bye to terra firma.
234. Schultz, at LeBourget Field, Paris.
235. Pohlman, also sprouted wings and sought English Isle.
236. Paul Gaye and Capt. Lambert our two chief couriers.
237. On board the S.S. America.
238. Col. Cole, General Reynolds and Col. Gerlach on S.S. America.
239. Bandsmen and their wives on the America.
240. Miss Hyatt, Mrs. McSweeney and Captain McSweeney on the S.S. America.
241. The Boyds enjoying the sea breeze on S.S. America.
242. The Legislative Commission snapped on top the Commodore Hotel, Paris.
243. Virgilleto and LeRoy Aubel the much taken to be twins.
244. A. S. Briton of Miami, Fla.
245. The Wilsons, Gobel and the Boyds.
246. The officials, standing left to right: Paul Meek, Les. Abele, Paul Herbert, Col. Gerlach, Col. Shetler; sitting: Col. Edwards, Gen. Reynolds, Pres. Roberts, Capt. Rhoads.
247. Deborah Reynolds and "Kiltie".
248. The Wilsons.
249. The 500 Sharks Pohlman, Schultz, Bowman and Green.
250. Tom Jones makes a putt on the green just outside the bar room door on the S.S. America.
251. The Meeks.
252. Dr. Staats and Bob French deciding when to have another drink.
253. Bridge Hounds Abele, Herbert, Schessler and Cliffe.
254. 40 and 8 ers.
255. Mr. and Mrs. Sterner.
256. Captain Fried of the American meets the boys on the bridge.
257. Miss Smith, Mrs. Kehoe, Miss Braun, and Miss Schade.
258. Staats braces himself against the ships roll.
259. Harden and Pet DeWeese.
260. Robert R. Roberts.
261. The Schades go golfing.
262. The Hardingers ready for New York.
263. The Rocks.
264. Doc. Gerringer and Edie Geibel.
265. Harden and Friend.
266. Harrier, McBane and Bundschunk.
267. Col. Cole, Mrs. Schade and Dusty.
268. Clyde Kearns and Joel Vogel all ready for the custom lines.
269. Commander Manning first officer of the America.
270. The Lithuanian dancer entertains as the America nears port.
271. The gang poses for the ships photographer.
272. The Gang poses.
273. The whole group together.
274. Toledo crowd on the Montrose.
275. The Woosterites.
276. The Pilot of the Imperial Airways Ship.
277. Akron to the Front.
278. A ten minute stop in Bar-Le-Duc.
279. Clyde Kearns and Old Glory.
280. Rich at the camera.