Wright Camp 22 is proud to be a Supporting Patron of the California State Military Museum – the official state military museum and research center for the State of California. The museum houses more than 33,000 artifacts and a substantial library and document archive. The museum is located at 1119 Second Street in Historic Old Sacramento. Visit the museum’s website for visiting hours and up-to-date info on exhibits.
California Military Museum Director Lt. Col. Pete Barajas (center) accepts Camp 22’s membership donation from Camp Commander Jon Henry (left) and Camp Treasurer Fred Bohmfalk (right).
Californians who have served our nation reads like a who’s who of American Military History. Generals William T. Sherman, Henry Halleck and Joseph Hooker all served in the California State Militia before the Civil War. Many of the leaders on both sides of that war served in California. The California Volunteers were among the first to enter Manila during the Spanish-American War. Nelson Holderman, considered by many to be the most decorated American soldier of the First World War, served in the California National Guard before and after the war. Generals George Patton and James Doolittle were native Californians and Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz and General of the Air Force Henry “Hap” Arnold considered California their home state.