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"Post war, a Men of L organization was formed. A Mintues Book included rosters with notes, letters, home addresses and other details. Roster notes continued until 1969. If you believe a soldier is your relative or ancestor, please contact us for details. |
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Company L of the 132nd Infantry was formed in 1917 when the Illinois National Guard, Second Infantry,
Company L, based in Chicago was Federalized for WWI duty on August 3, 1917.
The Illinois Adjutant General"s 1917 Report lists the Roster of the Illinois Second Infantry National Guard soldiers who became Company L soldiers.
Some may not have been assigned to Company L, 132nd Infantry, 33rd Division when they reported for active service. |
The Roster below, of the Illinois National Guard"s 2nd Infantry, Company L, contains the names of the following 122 soldiers. They were Federalized prior to the September 1917, Draft Registration.
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3 |
| Sergeants: |
7 |
| Corporals: |
12 |
| Cooks: |
2 |
| Mechanics: |
1 |
| Buglers: |
2 |
| Privates First Class: |
18 |
| Privates: |
74 |
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The Company L Roster, link below, consists of the names of the soldiers of its 4 Platoons, and Headquarter Platoon. The date of the roster is unknown but believed to be early 1918, based on names of drafted soldiers that are on the roster.
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1917 Illinois National Guard Roster 2nd INF - Company L-1.pdf
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Soldiers elected as officers are listed in the original Men of L Corporate Minutes Book
The original Men of L Corporation Minutes Book (1929-1963) lists elected officers. During this time 48 Men of L members were elected, and most served in a variety of positions. While there are no explanations for some of the duties of the listed offices, they reflect the dedication the men had for their comrades in arms. We hope the descendants of these soldiers will find their ancestor’s postwar service to their fellow men adds to their familes history.
There are no records of meetings after 1963 although they may have been held. Lee Reuter, the company clerk (Secretary and Treasurer) served until the organization ceased to be active. The PDF lists the 48 names and the elected offices they held. The records reflects elections from 1929 through 1963. Major organization goals were having two reunions each year and participating in community events. The minutes book contains information relating to these events. If your ancestor is listed and you would like copies of relevant pages of the Minutes Book please contact RonMiller@Company-L.com
Download PDF listing the 48 named elected officers
ELECTED OFFICES
Skipper = President
Top-Kick = Vice President
Company Clerk = Secretary/Treasurer
Judge Advocate
Sergeant of the Guard
Corporal of the Guard
Bugler
Historian
Chaplain
COMMITTEES
Finance
Membership
House
Entertainment
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