Colorado. National Guard

"Routt Rifles" was one of the units that made up the Colorado State Militia during the late 19th century. The unit was also known as Company E, First Regiment of the Colorado National Guard. In 1883, the company met for drill on Thursday evening of each week at the State Armory located between 1448 to 1454 Champa street at the corner of Fifteenth Street, Denver, Colo.

From the description of Routt Rifles Muster Roll, 1881 Nov. 10. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 19969845

The 137th Field Artillery Battalion was formed in 1955 when the Colorado National Guard was reorganized. In 1958 it was one of eight such units of artillery in the United States Armed Forces. Battery A was created in 1955 through redesignation; formerly, it was Company F, 157th Infantry.

From the description of Armed forces : Colorado National Guard, 137th Field Artillery, Battery A printed materials [ca. 1960]. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427294168