Helman was elected captain of the Mountain Rangers in 1866.

In 1909 these two remaining companies were amalgamated with the others to form the 102nd Regiment Rocky Mountain Rangers.

He was once again assigned to the "Rocky Mountain Rangers" in which he now had the added responsibility of guarding against action by Confederate sympathizers.

Gebirgsjäger - "Mountain Rangers" - light infantry for highlands, rugged terrain and mountains, with special equipment for winter warfare.

Mountain Rangers was the nickname of an Oregon militia regiment formed in during the American Civil War.

Organized on May 18, 1863 in Ashland, the Mountain Rangers were organized as an independent military company, the only one in Southern Oregon.

For the Fourth of July, the Mountain Rangers ordered new uniforms with matching dark blue coats and pants.

And for a High Mountain Ranger, all this is home.

An accomplished horseman at an early age, Ashby in his 20s organized a cavalry company of his friends known as the Mountain Rangers.

Mountain Rangers (Oregon Militia)