Ordered into Federal Service for World War I

July 15, 1917

When it was ordered into Federal Service for World War I on 15 July 1917.

Commander-in-Chief
Emanuel L. Philipp
Governor of the State
Inaugurated 4 Jan. 1915

Adjutant General’s Department
LTC John G. Salsman, Madison
1 Officer

Quartermaster Department
LTC Charles R. Williams, Camp Douglas
1 Office and 5 Enlisted Men

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The Watertown Rifles

Troop B, 1-105TH Cavalry

Ordered into Federal Service for World War I