Commanders:
- Colonel Benjamin S. Mesick (1940-1942)
- Colonel Richard H. Cooper (1942-1944)
- Colonel Ernest T. Pyle (1944-1945)
Notable Officers:
- Major General Francis W. Farrell (Served as a squadron commander in the regiment)
- Brigadier General John B. Anderson (Served as a regimental commander)
- Colonel Charles L. McNutt (Served as a battalion commander)
- Colonel John B. Wogan (Served as a battalion commander)
Enlisted Men:
- Sergeant Stubby, a bull terrier mascot who became famous for his heroic actions in combat.
- Private First Class John R. Fox, a medic who was awarded the Silver Star for his bravery in saving wounded soldiers under fire.
- Staff Sergeant John C. Williams, a squad leader who was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star for his actions during the Battle of the Bulge.
These are just a few of the many brave and dedicated men who served in the 117th Cavalry Regiment during World War 2.