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07/04/2025
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CHARTERING AND GEOGRAPHICAL AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
Chapter 1 (Sigholtz Capital Chapter), of the then 173rd Airborne Brigade Society, was formed as a result of an initiative to establish local Chapters of the National 173rd Airborne Brigade Society. In late 1983, Chapter 1 (Sigholtz Capital Chapter) became the first Chapter chartered by National Headquarters of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Society and CPT (R) George Farris became the Chapter’s first President.
A list of past Chapter Presidents can be found as a separate entry on the Chapter website. The Chapter’s designated area includes The District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia. It also has members located throughout the United States. This dispersion poses challenges when informing and encouraging members to participate in Chapter events.
THE CHAPTER’S NAME AND MEMBERSHIP
Chapter 1 is named after CPT Robert Sigholtz, Jr., who was mortally wounded while serving with D Company, Second Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, in 1969. Captain Sigholtz was the son of COL (R) Robert Sigholtz, famed 2/503d Commander. Chapter 1 was the first Chapter formally chartered by the 173rd Airborne Brigade Association. The established Chapters represent Sky Soldiers throughout the United States and our comrades-in-arms in Australia and New Zealand. Since its inception Chapter 1 (Sigholtz Capital Chapter) has set the standard for other Chapters to emulate. Chapter 1 is one of the largest, most active chapters within the Association