Frank Gerlach

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Col. Frank C. Gerlach served in the Spanish-American War and in World War I. Most information regarding Col. Gerlach comes from the Frank C. Gerlach File, a collection of documents from Col. Gerlach's personal records. The file was donated to the Wayne County Public Library by Mr. Harry S. McClarran in 1989. The file is currently housed in the Genealogy and Local History Department of the Wooster branch of the Wayne County Public Library.

Military Career

Personal

  • "The Knapsack", Vol. 3 Excerpt
  • 1895 Ohio National Guard Appointment to Sargent
  • 1895 Ohio National Guard Appointment to Corporal
  • 1896 Ohio National Guard Discharge
  • 1898 Ohio Volunteer Infantry Discharge


Regimental History

Spanish-American War

General

  • To Arms Pamphlet

Company D, Eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry

  • 1898 Order for Company Assembly


World War I

"145th Regiment" "146th Regiment"


Personal and Familial Life

  • Family Death Newspaper Clippings