I am trying to figure out who all the past CSMs were for my BN (1-325 AIR). Does anyone know where to best look to find this information?

2016-04-09T14:34:33-04:00

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2016 2:56 PM

2016-04-09T14:56:24-04:00

Most of the BNs have an archive of the previous commanders and CSMs. If that didn't happen, Fort Bragg's museum has a historian that can help point you in the right direction. You can ask for his contact info in the gift shop.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2016 2:57 PM

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This may be of little help, but I would simply recommend an e-mail to HRC and maybe S1net if S-1 doesn't have a way of checking such info in EMILPO.

Can you offer more assistance, LTC John Shaw , LTC Kevin B. , CSM Michael J. Uhlig , CSM Charles Hayden ?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2016 3:00 PM

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Usually the S1 is responsible for curating the unit history, but we all know that since we started deploying heavily to war in 2002, some of these additional duties went by the wayside and many younger officers never bother to read their duties. They just listen to whatever they officer did before them, so if that officer sucked at their job or there was no handoff, alot of duty responsibilities don't get done because of their ignorance to their responsibilities.

Response by SSG Robert Webster made Apr 9 at 2016 3:57 PM

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CSM Private RallyPoint Member, Congratulations on your posting as the Battalion CSM.

I am surprised that the Battalion no longer has the list of past CSMs. I would check with Brigade for the list, if they still maintain one. Last I knew in 1996, Brigade maintained a list of the CSMs for all of the Battalions in the Regiment - Brigade, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Battalions. There was also a Regimental history that was written and published back in 1995, that may have a listing. I do not remember if that is correct, but I can check later, I have a copy at home.
Another resource that you may want to check would be the records of the 82nd Airborne Division Association, especially since the Battalion CSM is supposed to be the Battalion's Chapter Chairman.

If you need further assistance where I can help, please reach out.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Apr 9 at 2016 5:40 PM

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Hi CSM, I'd also suggest posting this in your unit page. Some of the past members of the 1-325th may see it and be able to point you in the right direction.

https://www.rallypoint.com/units/1-325-in-1st-battalion-325th-infantry-regiment-fort-bragg-nc/previous

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Response by SSG John Mitchell made Apr 11 at 2016 10:07 AM

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I know I've been gone a while but my last BN, as well as the rest, had every single CSM and BN CO hanging on the wall of BN HQ with their name, rank and date of Command. Has even THAT tradition gone out the window as well? Even my first Company had all the COs and 1SG's hanging around, so to speak.

Response by MAJ L. Nicholas Smith made Apr 11 at 2016 12:33 PM

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There could be annual historical reports/submissions up at Division somewhere. While I don't recall hearing of it there, I've seen it done in many other units.

Response by MAJ L. Nicholas Smith made Apr 11 at 2016 12:35 PM

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The Division Historian would be my first stop if the BDE didn't have the answers.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Apr 11 at 2016 2:01 PM

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In our unit the adjutant was responsible for maintaining the unit history. The BC , XO, S-3 and I reviewed it annually. I'd start in the S-1s' unit history files.

Response by PVT Ryan P. Quirk made Apr 13 at 2016 12:26 AM

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I would got to PAC and have them look it up. It would be in their records.

Response by SSG Timothy McCoy made Apr 13 at 2016 9:17 AM

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CSM Sean Horval ,
I don't know if I can help, but how far back are you wanting to research?
Another place to look for this info might be the down at the NCOA if it is still there. There was at one time (1996-2000) a list of all CSMs from all units in Div. I discovered these lists as a Bn Schools NCO for our Bn in 1997.
I will contact a long time Red Falcon, MSG Robert (Crusty) Brown, as he journal everything. If anyone one would have this info you want, he would. IIRC MSG was going to write a history of the 1-325 AIR as he lived it.
I will post my finding here or on the RP Red Falcon page.

HtH
Tim

Response by Catherine Owens made Apr 14 at 2016 10:05 PM

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Clark, and Tag are two that come to mind.

Response by Catherine Owens made Apr 14 at 2016 10:07 PM

2016-04-14T22:07:11-04:00

Husband was with the S1 with HHC. He knows who many of them are but not with me presently.

Response by CPT Brett Patron made Apr 16 at 2016 8:11 AM

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Does the 82d Museum keep track?

I'd also consider contacting PERSCOM. They may have a query you can use.

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made May 30 at 2016 1:57 AM

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I spent 7 years as a Red Falcon but couldn't tell you. A bitter sweet time.

Response by CPT Andrew Wright made Jun 21 at 2018 11:26 PM

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When I was there in 1984-1986 we had CSM Adams, the only soldier I have ever met that actually wore a toupee.

Response by 2LT Richard Browning made Jul 27 at 2020 5:54 PM

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73 to 76 time frame CSM Rorbeck (not sure of spelling) Commander was LT COL Bill Richardson, Rorbeck was a WWII, Korean, and Vietnam vet. Stocky cigar smoking hard ass, that could still keep up with youngsters COL. Richardson had been a POW for over 2 years in Korea.