February 24, 2010 - Two retired Wisconsin Guard Soldiers have been chosen to enter the prestigious Wisconsin Army National Guard Hall of Honor.
A special committee of current and past Guard Soldiers selected retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Douglas Alfke of Jackson and retired Command Sergeant Major Douglas Gehrke of Monona to receive one of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's highest honors for exceptional achievement and devotion to duty.
They join the ranks of 40 individuals who have brought great credit to the state of Wisconsin and to the Wisconsin Army National Guard. Selection is based on exceptional achievement, devotion to duty and embodiment of the Army's core values - duty, honor, service, respect, loyalty, integrity and personal courage.
Alfke served as a supply sergeant, personnel supervisor, first sergeant, legal technician and equal opportunities advisor in the 32nd Infantry Brigade and as a military personnel technician and labor relations manager in the state headquarters of the Guard.
Gehrke served in the 132nd Support Battalion and the 64th Troop Command where he held supply, personnel, intelligence, operations, first sergeant, and command sergeant major positions that supported Guard Soldiers in numerous overseas deployments.
Both men served active duty tours in Vietnam before joining the Guard.
A public induction ceremony will be held at the Wisconsin Army National Guard Hall Joint Force Headquarters May 2.
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