Theodore Steinmetz


Theodore "Steinie" Steinmetz was an American musician, composer, and conductor from Marshfield, Wisconsin. During World War I, he was a member of the 32nd division Wisconsin infantry and wrote a march for the division that celebrates the combined brigades from Wisconsin and Michigan and their achievements in France for the Allied forces.
The march was called the "32nd Division March" and is often heard in old movies. Mr. Steinmetz was also conductor of the Eau Claire Liberty Band and the 105th Cavalry Band. He was the longest serving musician in the Wisconsin National Guard.
The "32nd Division March" song:



Look out! Look out!

Here comes the Thirty Second

The mighty Thirty Second

The fighting Thirty Second

Look out! Look out!

They led the way in France

Red Arrows never glance

Though hell burn in advance

Yea! On Wisconsin On Wisconsin

Michigan My Michigan

We fight for liberty

For justice and equality

We are the Badgers and Wolverines.