Theodore Steinmetz

Theodore "Steinie" Steinmetz (December 22, 1880 – October 7, 1951) 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 (now known as the Eau Claire Municipal 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.