Camp Shelby in Forrest County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Ohio 37th Infantry Division

Buckeye Division

Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2026

1. Ohio 37th Infantry Division Marker

Inscription.
Mobilized 15 October 1940 trained at Camp Shelby through Feb 1942 reorganized and members served in all theaters of operation.

Major General Robert S. Beightler Commander

Div Staff • 147th Inf. • 135th Field Art. • Spc. Troops • 145th Inf. • 136th Field Art. • Sig Co. • 148th Inf. • 112th Eng. • 166th Inf. • 134th Field Art. • 112th Qtr. Mstr. • 112th Med. • 112th Ord.

Dedicated 15 October 1990 to all members who served in 37th Division

Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler
Medal of Honor
World War One
Lt. Albert E. Baesel

World War Two
Pfc. Frank J. Petrarca • Pfc. Joseph J. Cicchetti • Pfc. Anthony L. Krotiak • Pfc. John N. Reese, Jr. • TSgt. Cleto Rodriguez • 2Lt. Robert M. Viale • Pvt. Rodger W. Young

Erected 1990 by 37th Division Vets Assn. - Cols. Ohio.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 31° 11.903′ N, 89° 13.389′ W. Memorial is in Camp Shelby, Mississippi, in Forrest County. It is at the intersection of Forrest Avenue West and Museum Street, on the left when traveling north on

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Forrest Avenue West. The marker is located on the grounds of the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 850 Forrest Ave W, Hattiesburg MS 39401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Mississippi’s Pine Belt.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Go for Broke" (a few steps from this marker); 38th Infantry Division (a few steps from this marker); 85th Infantry Division (within shouting distance of this marker); 69th Infantry Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Special Forces (within shouting distance

Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2026

2. Ohio 37th Infantry Division Marker

The view of the marker along the trail next to the museum.

of this marker); 31st. Infantry "Dixie" Division (within shouting distance of this marker); 155th Brigade Combat Team (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camp Shelby.

More about this memorial. The marker and the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum are located at the historic Camp Shelby, an active Mississippi National Guard military installation. The museum is open to the public, but appropriate identification is required for access.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.