This Memorial Day weekend, a grateful nation will honor the men and women who’ve proudly worn the uniform of the U.S. military and died while protecting their country. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the United States entering World War I. The Ohio National Guard made significant contributions and sacrifices during the “Great War.” The majority of the Ohio National Guard was organized into federal service as the 37th Division, known as the “Buckeye Division,” and participated with valor in major campaigns in France. There are stories of individual heroism, including 2nd Lt.