A Legacy of Leadership
Herbert V. Kohler, Sr. was posthumously awarded the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara by the Wisconsin National Guard Field Artillery in 2022. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated the highest standards of integrity, professional competence, moral character, and selflessness. Herbert’s time in service left a lasting impact on his worldview and greatly influenced his leadership within Kohler Co.
![Herbert V. Kohler, Sr. during World War I, 1917 - 1919.](https://i0.wp.com/www.kohlerarchives.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/jaa00328_HVK-Sr-WWI.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
![Herbert V. Kohler, Sr., World War I, personal medical kit, 1917 - 1919.](https://i0.wp.com/www.kohlerarchives.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/HVK-Sr-Medical-Kit.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
![Herbert V. Kohler, Sr., World War I, Gas Mask Anti-Dimming Stick, 1917 - 1919.](https://i0.wp.com/www.kohlerarchives.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/HVK-Sr-Gas-Mask-Anti-Dimming-Stick.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
![Herbert V. Kohler, Sr., World War I, documents relating to the service of Headquarters Company, 120th Field Artillery, 1917 - 1919.](https://i0.wp.com/www.kohlerarchives.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/HVK-Sr-Division-Materials.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
![Herbert V. Kohler, Sr., World War I, Aerial Maps and Photographs of France used by Headquarters Company, 120th Field Artillery, 1917 - 1919.](https://i0.wp.com/www.kohlerarchives.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/HVK-Sr-Aerial-Maps.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
![Homecoming of World War I soldiers, Kohler of Kohler News, May 1919.](https://i0.wp.com/www.kohlerarchives.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Headquarters-Company-Homecoming-120th-Field-Artillery.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
![Honorable Order of Saint Barbara Induction Ceremony, February 2022, awarded to Herbert V. Kohler, Sr., Rachel Kohler accepting on behalf of her grandfather. Pictured with Nicholas Rinaldi (award sponsor).](https://i0.wp.com/www.kohlerarchives.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/aae50901_rgb_Award-Ceremony-Rachel-Kohler-and-Nick-Rinaldi.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
![Honorable Order of Saint Barbara Induction Ceremony, February 2022, awarded to Herbert V. Kohler, Sr., Rachel Kohler accepting on behalf of her grandfather.](https://i0.wp.com/www.kohlerarchives.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/aae50900_rgb_Award-Ceremony-Rachel-Kohler.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
![Herbert V. Kohler, Sr., World War One, World War I, 1917 - 1919.](https://i0.wp.com/www.kohlerarchives.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/aae50899_rgb_HVK-Sr-WWI.png?w=1200&ssl=1)