Unit History Book
K Company, 332nd Infantry Regiment
Original copy of the Unit History book detailing the Great War story of K Company, 332nd Infantry Regiment. The 332nd Infantry Regiment is famous for being the only American unit to fight in Italy during World War 1. This account of K Company's part in this historic achievement was written by a select committee of K Company members and printed after their return back to the United States in 1919. Inside is written the name of the original owner, Cpl George J. Barthold of Steubenville, Ohio. Cpl Barthold served with both K and A companies of the 332nd Infantry Regiment while in Italy.
Corporal George Johnson Barthold
Corporal
George Johnson Barthold
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Corporal George Johnson Barthold
George Johnson Barthold was born in Steubenville, Ohio on February 11, 1895 to George and Elisabeth Barthold. At the age of 22 he was drafted into the army (1949253) on September 6, 1917. As many other Ohio natives George Barthold was assigned to the 83rd Infantry Division at Camp Sherman, Ohio. After becoming part of the 83rd Barthold was first assigned as a Private to Company K, 332nd Infantry Regiment. With this unit he left the US aboard the SS Aquitania on June 8, 1912 heading for the AEF. While in Italy he was transferred to Company A, 332nd Infantry Regiment with whom he would remain for the rest of his military career. After returning to the US on April 14, 1919 he was honorably discharged two weeks later.
After the war George Barthold married Wilma McElray. He would remain a resident of Steubenville, Ohio until he passed away on October 12, 1972.