Near Camp Douglas in Juneau County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Castle Rock
Photographed By Keith L, June 6, 2010
1. Castle Rock Marker
The wayside where Castle Rock stands is part of Camp Williams, the Wisconsin State Military Reservation acquired in 1900. It is the birthplace of the famous 32nd "Red Arrow" Division which was organized in 1917 and originally composed of National Guardsmen from Wisconsin and Michigan. Fighting men of the 32nd who trained here were named "Les Terribles" by the French for their action in World War I. In World War II a succeeding generation carried on the Division's reputation for dogged persistence and valor in battling the Japanese from New Guinea to the Philippines.
Erected 1967 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 16.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Natural Features • War, World I • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 43° 55.296′ N, 90° 15.546′ W. Marker is near Camp Douglas, Wisconsin
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wisconsin Military Reservation (approx. ¼ mile away); In memory of 1st Lt. Jerome A. Volk (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wisconsin Winnebago Veterans Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mesas and Buttes (approx. 3.1 miles away); Ice Age National Scientific Reserve (approx. 3.3 miles away); New Lisbon Civil War Memorial (approx. 5.7 miles away); Mrs. Salter Killed Here (approx. 8.6 miles away); Elroy – Sparta State Trail (approx. 10.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camp Douglas.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Other Wisconsin markers featuring the Red Arrow Division.
Also see . . . World War II Stories - In Their Own Words: Donald C Boyd. My Father served with the 32nd "Red Arrow" Division, 128th Infantry Regiment, Cannon Company. He fought in the Pacific Theater Leyte, Luzon, and most notably, The Villa Verde Trail where he received the Bronze Star. He is now 82 years old and in good health. A short interview with my Dad may be viewed at this link. (Submitted on December 20, 2007, by Matthew Boyd of Swanton, Ohio.)
Photographed By Keith L, October 26, 2007
2. Castle Rock Marker
Additional commentary.
1. Missing
The marker is missing from it’s posts. The wayside driveway had a rope across it as of October 9, 2022.
— Submitted October 9, 2022.
Photographed By Fitzie Heimdahl
3. Castle Rock Marker refurbished
Photographed By Keith L, October 26, 2007
4. Marker and Castle Rock
Photographed By Keith L, October 26, 2007
5. Castle Rock
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, October 3, 2019
6. Castle Rock
Photographed By Keith L, June 6, 2010
7. Castle Rock
Photographed By Keith L, June 6, 2010
8. Castle Rock
Photographed By Keith L, October 26, 2007
9. View North of Wayside
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 4,325 times since then and 199 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 10, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on December 16, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on November 1, 2022, by Fitzie Heimdahl of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. 4, 5. submitted on December 16, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 6. submitted on October 12, 2019, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. 7, 8. submitted on June 10, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 9. submitted on December 16, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
