The Association of the Century:

Welcome to the home of the Association of the Century, Inc. 

If you have ever served in the 100th Division, please consider joining our membership.  The Association web page has information about the history of the Association, information about our scholarship program, back issues of the Century Sentinel, annual meeting information, pictures and biographies of persons inducted into the Corridor of the Century.  You will also find information about the 100th Division and related links.  We hope you will find this site useful and informative.

The following poem which honors MG Charles Beach II who passed away on Veterans Day, November 11, 2009  was written and submitted by COL ® W.G. (Bill) Willis who served with MG Beach for a number of years in the Century Division.  Colonel Willis is the owner/operator of WFLQ Radio in French Lick, Indiana.

In Memory of Maj. Gen. Charles Beach, Jr.
July 4, 1919-Nov 11, 2009
By COL (Ret) W.G. (Bill) Willis

What timing he had, our friend General Beach:
Though not very tall, he had amazing reach.

He was a patriot born on the Fourth of July,
And on Veterans’ Day he breathed his last sigh.

A 90 year veteran of this planet Earth,
Who had a great smile as his symbol of mirth.

From Beattyville, Kentucky to the shores of our nation,
In uniform or mufti he brought great elation.

A Distinguished Service Medal, among the nation’s highest
For outstanding service and his excellence bias.

As commander of Kentucky’s 100th Division,
Gen. Beach fought hard for its provision.

A citizen-warrior held in high esteem
for the excellence achieved by his winning team.

Chairman of the board of Peoples Exchange Bank
and an Army Reservist achieving two-star rank.

A worthy example of great dedication,
and as Bishops Warden, of meditation.

He led the local chamber for 58 years;
fostering the development of many careers.

In more than 20 organizations he had leadership roles,
contributing to each in the achievement of goals.

For community and state and the nation at large,
There were so many people for whom he had charge.

So from the hearts of us whom he did teach,
Here’s a “Thank You Lord” for General Beach!

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