175th Medical Brigade

175th Medical Brigade 175th MED BDE.svg 250 Shoulder sleeve insignia United States United States Medical brigade 1964 - 1992 California Army National Guard Brigade Sacramento, California Command - Guidance - Control Maroon and White 150px Distinctive unit insignia The 175th Medical Brigade was a medical brigade of the California Army National Guard headquartered at Sacramento, California. Lineage and honors Lineage Organized and Federally recognized 1 April 1964 in the California Army National Guard at Sacramento as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 175th Medical Battalion Reorganized and redesignated 29 January 1968 as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 175th Medical Group Reorganized and redesignated 1 January 1976 as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 175th Medical Brigade Reorganized and redesignated 1 April 1977 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 175th Medical Brigade Inactivated 1997 at Sacramento, California Honors Campaign Participation Credit None Decorations Nonehttps://achh.army.mil/history/unitpages-units-175th 175th Medical Brigade Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, Lineage, and Honors United States Army Medical Department center of History and Heritage 21 February 2025 Insignia Shoulder Sleeve Insignia 200px|center|Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, 175th Medical Brigade Description On a maroon square 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) on each side overall, one angle up, a yellow stylized sunburst bearing a scarlet Greek cross charged with a narrow white Greek cross, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border. Symbolism he Greek cross is a symbol of aid and assistance. The stylized sunburst represents the present location of the organization at Sacramento, California, referred to as the "Golden City" and the "Golden State." The sun rays are symbolic of healing and good health. White is a color used to represent ability and wisdom. The color scarlet symbolizes courage and dedication, while maroon and white are colors used for the Army Medical Department. Background The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 4 June 1976. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-592) Distinctive Unit Insignia 150px|center|Distinctive Unit Insignia, 175th Medical Brigade Description A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a maroon Greek cross charged with a white disc bearing a gold star, all above a gold grizzly bear standing on four feet in base in front of a light green field and a gold setting sun, the top rays of the sun terminating in back of the cross; all enclosed by a triple-arched maroon scroll inscribed "COMMAND" on the left side and base, "GUIDANCE" on the top, and "CONTROL" on the right side and base, all letters gold. Symbolism Maroon and white are the colors used for the Army Medical Department. The grizzly bear and setting sun are suggested by the crest for the California Army National Guard. The gold star refers to the unit's location at Sacramento, the capital of California. Additionally, the sun and star, symbols of command, guidance, and control, allude to the organization's motto. The cross, an emblem of aid and assistance, signifies the medical mission of the unit. Background The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 175th Medical Group on 1 February 1972. It was redesignated for the 175th Medical Brigade on 4 March 1976.https://tioh.army.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=7416&grp=2&menu=Uniformed%20Services https://web.archive.org/web/20250331024850/https://tioh.army.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=7416&grp=2&menu=Uniformed%20Services dead March 31, 2025 175th Medical Brigade Shoulder Sleeve Insignia and Distinctive Unit Insignia The Institute of Heraldry, United States Army 20 February 2025 History February 2025 Commanders Image Rank Name BranchBegin date End date Notes Colonel Neville I. Throckmorton MC dmy 1964 04 01 dmy 1972 01 Also continued serving as State Surgeon. Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel as part of the activation ceremony for the battalion; promoted to Colonel in January 1969. After group command, transferred to the Army Reserve and became executive officer of the 6253rd U.S. Army Hospital, a General Officer command.https://www.newspapers.com/image/999659679/?match=1&clipping_id=166433735 New unit activated The Sacramento Union 3 April 1964 17 The Sacramento Union, Friday, 3 April 1964, Page B-1 22 February 2025https://www.militarymuseum.org/CG%20SMF%20Quadrennial%20Report%201%20Jul%2070-30%20Jun%2074%20PII%20Redacted.pdf Report of the Commanding General, California Military Forces, 1 July 1966-30 June 1970 21 February 2025https://www.newspapers.com/image/619237024/?match=1&clipping_id=166430310 New Eagles The Sacramento Bee 14 January 1969 6 The Sacramento Bee (Sacramento, California), Wednesday, 12 January 1969 22 February 2025https://emuweb.usahec.org/alma/multimedia/812381/20181457MNBW1013036953F343769I001.pdf Unit History, 6253rd U.S. Army Hospital (GOCOM), 1968-1972 United States Army Center of History and Heritage, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania' Unit Historical Summaries Collection, Box 58E, Folder 17, 6253rd US Army Hospital 1968-1972, Circa 1973 22 February 2025 Lieutenant Colonel Calvin Samples MS dmy 1972 01 https://www.newspapers.com/image/547200071/?match=1&clipping_id=166393296 New Chief for Guard Medics Oakland Tribune 19 January 1972 56 Oakland Tribune (Oakland, California) Wednesday, 19 January 1972 22 February 2025 dmy 1972 04 Colonel Ernest N. Mobley MS dmy 1972 04 dmy 1973 175th Medical Group. Mobley was a State Assemblyman, and had received a Silver Star, two Bronze Star Medals and the Combat Infantryman Badge in World War II.https://www.militarymuseum.org/CG%20SMF%20Quadrennial%20Report%201%20Jul%2070-30%20Jun%2074%20PII%20Redacted.pdf Report of the Commanding General, California Military Forces, 1 July 1970-30 June 1974 21 February 2025https://www.newspapers.com/image/703458694/?match=1&clipping_id=166392969 Mobley is Guard Unit Commander The Fresno Bee 26 April 1972 6 The Fresno Bee (Fresno, California) Wednesday, 26 April 1972, page 6 22 February 2025 Brigadier General James Q. Simmons MC dmy 1973 dmy 1986 11 22 Group commander until conversion to the 175th Medical Brigade; first Medical Corps General Officer in the California National Guard. Brigadier General Douglas D. Bradley MC dmy 1982 01 22 dmy 1986 11 22 Retired out of commandhttps://emuweb.usahec.org/alma/multimedia/590334/20183853MN005813.pdf DA Form 638, Recommendation of the Legion of Merit for BG Douglas D. Bradley United States Army Heritage and Education Center, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania; Joseph T. Palastra, Jr. Papers, Box 3B, Folder 13, Correspondence, Memoranda, November 1986 [1 of 3] 21 February 2025 Brigadier General Stephen M. Wyman MC dmy 1986 11 22 dmy 1991 08 04 Brigadier General Gary R. Truex MC dmy 1991 08 04 https://www.newspapers.com/image/625982637/ State National Guard gets new top MD The Sacramento Bee (Sacramento, California), Monday, 5 August 1991, Page 18 21 February 2025 dmy 1997 Cased the Brigade colors Organization 1964 HHD, 175th Medical Battalion, Sacramento No subordinate units attached, planning headquarters only 1967 HHD, 175th Medical Battalion, Sacramento 59th Army Band, Sacramento 246th Medical Detachment, Sacramento 1972 HHD, 175th Medical Group 143rd Evacuation Hospital 146th Evacuation Hospital 270th MP Company MP unit 59th Army Band 1990 HHC, 145th Medical Brigade, Sacramento 143rd Evacuation Hospital, Los Alamitos 146th Combat Support Hospital, San Francisco 980th Medical Supply, Optical, and Maintenance (MEDSOM) Unit, Sacramento 126th Medical Company (Air Ambulance), Sacramento 246th Medical Detachment, Sacramentohttps://www.militarymuseum.org/CMD%20Information%20Booklet%2C%20FY%2087-90.pdf California Military Department Information Booklet, Fiscal Years 1987-1990 21 February 2025 References 175 Category:Military units and formations established in 1964 175