1932 – 2014
COL Rex H. Bartlow, a veteran of the Korean War, served as the first Chief of Staff of the 35th Inf Div, following its reactivation in 1984. He was the key leader in the organization of the multi-state 35th Inf Div, with Hqs & 137th Inf in Kansas, the 134th Inf in Nebraska, the 149th Armor Regt in Kentucky, the 35th Avn Bde in Colorado, and the Div Spt Com in Missouri. Born in Oklahoma, he enlisted in the OKARNG at the age of 17 and soon saw action in Korea during the Korean War. He later joined the KSARNG, becoming an Engineer officer and later commander of the 891st Engr Bn and the KSARNG Facilities Officer, where he was key in building the new 35th Div Hqs at Ft. Leavenworth. COL Bartlow passed away on Dec. 26, 2014 and is buried in Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Kansas.