The regiment left the State September 27, 1862; it served in the 3d Brigade, 2d Division, 12th Corps, from September 30, 1862; in the 3d Brigade, 2d Division, 2Oth Corps, from April, 1864; and it was honorably discharged and mustered out, under Col. Koert S. Van Voorhees, June 9, 1865, near Bladensburg, Md. [6], In the afternoon of 6 August 1944, the regiment was on the move again, to the Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcout area. At noon Company A knocked out enemy strong points at the west edge of Pont Hebert. When this TD bogged down, he returned to bring up another which pulled the first to safety. There was one report of enemy aircraft over the area. The alphabetical listings on these web pages includes the soldier's Last Name, Diary reflecting Welman's service with Company F, 137th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the war. In the early morning, both the 1st and 2nd Battalions received enemy mortar fire. Col. Ireland succumbed to disease at Atlanta, and Col. Van Voorhes succeeded to the command. Gettysburg, Pa. : Friends of the National Parks at Gettysburg, 2001. [2] On 25 March, the regiment swam the Tullahan River, captured a Blockhouse, and then was involved in the engagements of Malinta and Meycauayan three days later. Willson describes the logistics of marching with Sherman's army, the destruction of property by Union troops, and the liberated slaves who accompanied the army. During the period 11-17 July, he constantly kept the radio in operation, despite enemy fire. Clearing the area boosted the number of prisoners captured to 54 for the 19th. Lo, Sergeant Allen C. Allburty of 317 West 1st Street, Aberdeen, Washington, distinguished himself by heroic achievements under fire in his capacity as communications sergeant. The last active unit of the regiment was the 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 137th Infantry. By 1630 the 1st Battalion was attacking the enemy stronghold at la Marel, where German troops had assembled in the stone buildings in that area. That night, at 2000, Colonel Harold R. Emery reported and assumed command. On the left of the 35th Division was the 29th Division. After the company radio man had been killed, Sergeant Hughbanks removed the radio from the dead soldier, called the battalion OP and requested artillery fire on the German position. Company C encountered some machine gun fire, and called for Tank Destroyers to take out blockhouses, which they spotted. During the day the 117th Infantry (30th Division) pushed across our front, and we moved to a new area between la Luzerne and St. The second diary begins on 3 Nov. 1864 and ends on 2 May 1865, again with substantial gaps. Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin, Beginning United States Civil War Research, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/index.php?title=137th_Regiment,_Pennsylvania_Infantry&oldid=4771195. [2] At the time of mustering out, the regiment had decreased in size, including 46 officers and 720 enlisted men. Smithtown Historical Society (Smithtown, N.Y.)Military records, 1808-1918. To : The Adjutant General, Washington 25, D. C. Thru: Command Channels. Civil War correspondence of Woods writing from Fortress Monroe (Hampton, Va.) and the siege of Petersburg, Va., describing his duties as cook, camp life, and prayer meetings. TRANSMITTED TO THE LEGISLATURE JANUARY, 1905, SERIAL No. Headquarters and Headquarters Company: Kansas City, Kansas. The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 1,095 men on its roster for this unit. The artillery and infantry regiments were composed of freed slaves, enlisted into United States service, and credited as being Alabama organizations. The 137th was stationed in the Metz area and successfully repulsed a German raid on the night of 2223 June. In addition to Technical Sergeants Hupp and Gonzales, recommendations include the following: Technical Sergeant Louis A. Griffith, 609 N Pine, Pratt, Kansas, Company A Technical Sergeant Wilbur C. Hobbs, Mayfield, Kansas, Company C Technical Sergeant Victor W. Shultz, Ripon, Wisconsin, Company C Technical Sergeant Elwin I. Shopteese, 631 Hancock, Topeka, Kansas, Company E Staff Sergeant Lloyd W. Belt Jr., Kingman, Kansas, Company L. Technical Sergeant Paul L. Powell, 149 S Elizabeth, Wichita, Kansas, Med Det. The Crest and motto were approved December 8, 1930. The immediate objective of the three divisions, composing the XIX Corps, was to capture the high ground north of Soulles, with an ultimate objective of capturing the city of St. One man was wounded on the 29th, as the casualties remained almost non-existent for the third consecutive day. Fox, William F. and Sickles, Daniel Edgar. Bayless family. Henry and Burtis Bayless Letters. Callendar based on the book "35th Infantry Division Roster POE to POE". [2], Simultaneously with its mustering out from Federal service, the 20th Kansas was consolidated with the 1st Regiment of Infantry (Provisional), as the 1st Infantry Regiment of the Kansas National Guard. NorwichCWRTColl Colonel Wilson, commander of the supporting 219th Field Artillery Battalion, and Captain Kerr, artillery liaison officer, were killed, and the first platoon of Company G suffered heavy casualties. 3 v. The total enrollment of the regiment was 1111, of whom 6 officers and 121 men, were killed and mortally wounded11.4 per cent. If the soldier was killed in action, then KIA is shown. E, F, G, and H Companies were recruited from Holton, Newton, Kansas City, and Lawrence respectively. The Germans had fallen back across the river opposite our own forces, and to positions south of St. This richly illustrated book chronologically describes the course of Operation Overlord through 357 specific events. K Company Roster - 117th Infantry Regiment. Company B gained the highway leading southwest from Pont Hebert at 0615. 27 JULY 1944 On 27 July the 1st Battalion was attached to the 134th Infantry, and that regiment attacked at 1000. 12 July saw another attack toward the town of St. Gilles with the 2nd (2137) and 3rd (3137) Battalions in the lead. 137th Infantry Regiment 9412 134th Infantry Regiment 9476 Il y a 2464 soldiers without asn. [1] Extract from Unit roster, 137th NY Infantry Regiment, taken from NY Military Museum web site: McNIEL, VAN NESS. These entries cover in some detail the construction of field works and battle actions at Peach Tree Creek. Group of documents related to David Ireland's military service during the Civil War. The regiment was reorganized and officially mustered into service between 9 May and 13 May at Topeka, Kansas, as the 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry. The 3rd Battalion was held as Division reserve, due to their late debarkation and arrival in the area. The Germans, in their rapid withdrawal, left behind great quantities of weapons, ammunition and assorted materiel. Also includes commissions of appointments to officer ranks. 182 p. : ill., maps ; 21 cm. [11] On 1 May 1959, it was reorganized as a parent regiment under the Combat Arms Regimental System, including the 1st and 2d Battle Groups, part of the 35th Division. 39 ALBANY BKANDOW PRINTING COMPANY STATE LEGISLATIVE PRINTERS 1905 OF THE 7645130 . After the escape of criminals from the Kansas State Penitentiary, the 2nd Battalion was called up to perform road patrols and block bridges between 19 and 20 January 1934. 137th Infantry Regiment - August 1944 After Action Reports 35th (US) Infantry Division - Battle of Normandy Headquarters 137th Infantry Regiment APO #35, New York 31 August 1944 Subject: Action Against Enemy, Reports After/After Action Reports. RICHARD G. CHADWICK Lt Col, A. G. D. Adjutant General, Back to the 35th Infantry Division After Action Report menu. 8 items. With the 3rd Battalion established 200 yards north of Highway 2, main road to St. The weeks attack and the heavy artillery pounding was beginning to tell on the enemy forces, and reports began to come back of their units attempting to operate with a drastic reduction of men, with no replacements; of a shortage of food, water and ammunition; and of extensive use of horse-drawn vehicles due to lack of gasoline. A wounded member of the crew was still in the tank, and Staff Sergeant Volk and Sergeant Blankenship, also of Company A, both lay wounded near the tank. It remained at Fort Carson until 12 December 1969 when it was released from active duty, and returned to the Kansas Army National Guard. The 137th shared in all the marches and battles of the Atlanta campaign, and then marched with Sherman to the sea." On this day our losses were 9 killed, 11 wounded and 1 missing. New York Infantry Regiment. Sergeant Spengler, attached to Company F, at 1000 on 11 July ignored enemy machine gun and sniper fire and left the concealment of hedges to follow a wounded soldier and remove him from an open field, undoubtedly saving the mans life. 6 enemy prisoners were taken. The baton on the shield is taken from the arrus or coat of arms of Varennes. At the bottom are crossed, golden bolos representing service of the 20th Kansas in The Philippine War. - Silver Star Medal; SWA - Seriously Wounded in Action; WIA - Wounded in Action. Heavy enemy mortar and artillery fire continued, and snipers were active. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) Advanced Training. His unit was suddenly pulled and sent to take Patton's place in the line after the general was summoned to the Bulge. 35 enlisted men died from disease, and 145 more were discharged on disability. The battalion was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, 635th Armor Regiment in 2020, although the structure of the unit remained unchanged. Includes detailed letters / reports on the engagement of troops of the 137th New York Infantry Regiment at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. On 1 February 1976, the 3rd Battalion was inactivated, and the 1st and 2nd Battalions were assigned to the 69th Brigade. The 20th Kansas was slated to take part in the Fifth Philippine Expedition on 27 October 1898, and 2nd and 3rd Battalions arrived in Manila on 5 December, and the 1st Battalion arrived on 6 December. Army. UNITS ATTACHED TO THE 35th INF. downloaded as an Excel The regimental I & R Platoon had been given its first full mission on this operation, and first encountered enemy machine gun fire south of Conde sur Vire. 2023 New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center. (Enlisted man's letter, Oct 25, 1862). Casualties for 12 July 1944 were 7 killed, 74 wounded and 7 missing. AUDLIN, JOHN B.Age, 33 years. On the 26th no prisoners were taken. Lo opposite the 29th Division. 137th Infantry Regiment Personnel Roster Index Click a letter below to go to Soldier names beginning with that letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z This database was compiled by Mr. Rick Callendar based on the book "35th Infantry Division Roster POE to POE". [1] Many of the enlisted soldiers and most of the Regiment's Officers were sent to Vietnam as replacements to regular army units. 56th Regiment Infantry. Incls: Journal and Supporting Papers July 1944 (1 copy), 319.1 1st Ind RGC/mla (31 Jul 44) HQ 35TH INF DIV, APO 35, U S Army, 14 Aug 44, TO: Commanding General, XIX Corps, APO 270, U S Army. The following is taken fromNew York in the War of the Rebellion, 3rd ed. On 1 October it was consolidated with the 2nd Infantry Regiment of the Kansas National Guard to become the 137th Infantry, part of the 35th Division. Home. One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Indiana Infantry. 51st Regiment Infantry. Private Nichols was wounded during the barrage, but after he and Sergeant Blair evacuated the three wounded men, Nichols joined his platoon in the attack until ordered to the aid station by his commanding officer. It is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. Between 8 and 27 June of that year, it also provided riot control during labor troubles at copper mines in Baxter Springs. The casualties were particularly costly in that Capt Orren L. Biesterfeld, 1st Lt. Ralph H. Johnson and 1st Lt. John T. Graham Jr. were killed. He has also been recommended for battlefield promotion to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. Located at the Military History Institute in Carlisle, PA. Ireland, David. Letter, 1863 May 23. In the month following their arrival the regiment was engaged in the midnight battle at Wauhatchie, where it lost 15 killed and 75 wounded; and, a few weeks later, fought with Hooker at Lookout mountain in the famous 'battle above the clouds;' casualties in that battle, 6 killed and 32 wounded. Also includes a typed transcript of the letter. Civil War Miscellaneous Collection However, a physical check of personnel and reports from various sources revealed that during the first week of combat, the regiment suffered numerous casualties which had not previously been reported. Army. Colonel David Ireland received authority, August 31, 1862, to recruit this regiment; it was organized at Binghamton, and there mustered in the service of the United States for three years September 25 and 26, 1862. The casualties in the 137th at Gettysburg exceeded those of any other regiment in the corps, amounting to 40 killed, 87 wounded and 10 missing. In a 17 October 2020 ceremony, the 2nd Battalion, 137th Infantry was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, 635th Armor Regiment, although its structure as a combined arms battalion remained the same.[13]. C Company (mechanized infantry): Wichita. 42nd Infantry Division - "The Rainbow Division" 43rd Infantry Division "Winged Victory Division" 44th Infantry Division 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird" 63rd Infantry Division "Blood and fire" 65th Infantry Division - "The Battle-Axe Division" 66th Infantry Division -"Black Panther Division" 137th PA Regiment Organization, Service & Battles Organization Organized at Harrisburg August 25, 1862, and ordered to Washington, D.C. Five companies were from counties in the 3d Congressional district, and five from other parts of the state, one being from Kokomo, one from Medora, one . The 2nd Battalion was in reserve. At 2200 the 2nd Battalion relieved the 1st Battalion who reverted to reserve. They stayed put and awaited orders to move. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Company F also encountered an enemy patrol during the night. The total number of killed and wounded was 490. Advanced Scuba Diver; Phone: (518) 581-5100 | Fax: (518) 581-5111. Mustered out: June 9, 1865. The 137th Infantry left its England stations at Bodmin and Newquay on 4 July 1944. [2] The SpanishAmerican War officially ended on 10 December, with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Madison, WI: Federal Pub. The unit arrived in Djibouti, Africa in May 2010 under United States Africa Command tasked with providing force protection to Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force-Africa. Late in the afternoon of 13 July, two platoons of Company L, of which Sergeant Hughbanks is a member, were pinned down by machine gun fire. [1] Service [ edit] Arrived Boston P/E 31 August 1945 and moved to Camp Breckinridge Kentucky 4 September 1945 where inactivated on 5 December 1945. The Battalion Commander officially reported his position at 0733 Tuesday morning as being in the bend of the river south of Rampan. The 137th suffered 2 men killed and 3 wounded due to this friendly fire incident. Throughout the day the regiment was subjected to heavy machine gun and mortar fire from well dug-in positions, and from 88mm and 150mm artillery fire from the rear. of the enrollment; 4 officers and 167 men died of disease, accidents, and all other causes, a total of 294. He was of great assistance to the Battalion Commander in keeping him informed, and he helped reorganize his own company after the Company Commander and Executive Officer had become casualties. Located at the Military History Institute in Carlisle, PA. Scofield, William S.William H. Scofield letters,1865. Available online at:www.davidcleutz.com/137th-regiment-nystate-volunteers.html No enemy artillery fire was reported, but enemy planes were again over the area. The personal record and unit information makes the collection valuable to anyone with New York ancestors in . No prisoners were taken. Hazard, George Riley. Located at the Indiana Historical Society. A Company drew men from Atchinson, B Company came from Emporia, C Company enlisted men from Council Grove, D Company hailed from Dodge City. No enemy prisoners were taken. CLICK HERE to download a copy of the 137th Infantry 137th Infantry Regiment Valor For Service (Kansas National Guard) Chronology : 23 December 1940 inducted into federal service at Wichita Kansas assigned to the 35th Division and moved to Camp Joseph T. Robinson Arkansas 7 January 1941 Transferred to Fort Ord California 23 December 1941 and to the Presidio of San Francisco California 14 Jan 1942 Provisional Brigade, Aquia Creek, Va., Patrick's Command, Army of the Potomac, to January, 1863. As a staff officer, Willson also touches on the arguments and in-fighting among officers on matters of promotion and command organization. Company A - Many men were recruited in Wayne County - See Roster, Company B - Many men were recruited in Crawford County - See Roster, Company C - Many men were recruited in Clinton County - See Roster, Company D - Many men were recruited in Butler County - See Roster, Company E - Many men were recruited in Clinton County - See Roster, Company F - Many men were recruited in Butler County - See Roster, Company G - Many men were recruited in Butler County - See Roster, Company H - Many men were recruited in Clinton County - See Roster, Company I - Many men were recruited in Bradford County - See Roster, Company K - Many men were recruited in Schuylkill County - See Roster. United States. Located at the Library of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. [3] The regiment was relieved by the 1st Infantry Division on 1 October 1918, and after resting in the rear for 10 days, the regiment moved to Verdun and remained in the fighting until 4 November. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Fifth Maine Battery. June 10, 1865, the men not to be mustered out with the regiment were transferred to the 102d Infantry. The Divisions on the right and left of the 35th continued their advance. However, the 137th Infantry remained in their position northeast of St. Rick Callendar is the nephew of Pfc. Jorgensen, Jay. [3], 1 September saw the regiment moved by truck from the Vosges Mountains to Nancy and then into reserve for the Saint-Mihiel attack of 1216 September. In the spring of 2004, the 2nd Battalion, 137th Infantry received their Bradley Fighting Vehicles and began training to assume an active role in Afghanistan or Iraq. 28 JULY 1944 On the 28th, the 35th Division became part of V Corps, and resumed the attack at 1000. The 1st Battalion was slowed up during the early part of the day. Lo toward Tessy sur Vire. Bloomer wrote about missing the battle, having rejoined the Company as they were retreating. 1992. On the 16th, 5 men were killed, 23 wounded and 2 missing in action. At the close of the week, the XIX Corps was still operating with the 30th Division on the right, the 35th Division in the center, and the 29th division on the left. The 2nd Infantry Division was now on the left of the 35th, with the 29th Division as Corps reserve. (Enlisted man's diary, Sep 22, 1864-Jun 20, 1865). The force also included the 219th Field Artillery Battalion, 737th Tank Battalion less one company, Company B of 60th Engineers, Company B of 110th Medics, one company from 654 Tank Destroyer Battalion, one platoon from 35th Reconnaissance Troops, and a detachment from the 35th Signal Company. On 25 August 1984 the two battalions were reassigned to the 35th Division when it was reformed from the 69th Brigade headquarters. The list of important battles in which the regiment took part includes Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wauhatchie, Missionary ridge, Lookout mountain, Ringgold, Rocky Face ridge, Resaca, Cassville, Lost mountain, Kennesaw mountain, Peachtree creek, the siege of Atlanta, and numerous minor actions on the march to the sea and in the campaign of the Carolinas. This incident occurred on 11 July near St. Gilles. On 7 March 1885, the Kansas Volunteer Militia became the Kansas National Guard.[1]. Archer, John M. "The Bullets Came Thick and Close: The 137th New York Infantry on Culp's Hill." Using sound judgment and quick thinking, Gonzales commanded an attached Tank Destroyer, whose crew had been reduced by enemy fire, and blasted out a gun nest. During the night of 11 July 1944, the 1st and 2nd Battalions were in position for the attack, with Company G in reserve. 76th Pennsylvania Volunteers "Keystone Zoauves" - Field and Staff Officers - Company A - Lawrence County - Company B - Mercer County - Company C - Blair County - Company D - York County - Company E - Bedford County - Company F - Blair County - Company G - Lawrence and Westmoreland Counties The Department of Defense, Office of Heraldry later passed a rule that there could be no changes made to insignia after World War II. While administering aid, he himself was hit by shrapnel, but continued to treat their wounds and remained with them for an hour in the midst of fire until they were evacuated. Diary of Francis Vinton Greene, 1863 June 13-August 18. Col. Greene's speech before the McClellan Club of Ward eleven, Boston, October 28, 1864. On this day, 3 German prisoners were captured. The regiment soon arrived in England on 25 May 1944, and then into the frontline in Normandy on 8 July 1944. Willson's terse entries describe his final days at Canton, N.Y., recuperating from a wound he received at Chancellorsville up to his reunion with the 60th New York Infantry in northern Virginia on 11 July 1863. Also, if you have any materials in your possession that you would like to donate, the museum is always looking for items specific to New York's military heritage. He warns the people of South Carolina to beware of the invading "Yankees" (to whom he belongs). 263-266. 1 folder. For almost an hour he directed the fire, until the enemy emplacements were neutralized. After the Attack on Pearl Harbor, the 137th was sent to Fort Ord, California to guard against the possibility of Japanese attacks on the West Coast. Lo, core of the German defenses in this sector. The 1st Battalion was then maneuvered to the left of the 3rd, and both battalions reorganized. The diary resumes on 26 June 1864 as Willson's regiment prepared to move on Confederate positions guarding the approaches to Atlanta through their subsequent capture of the city. The Sergeant then blasted out the remaining nests and his platoon was able to advance. 4 pages. compiling this database about 12 years ago and continues to add new information HISTORY OF THE 112th INFANTRY This book contains the photographs of the officers and soldiers of the 112th Infantry. 52nd Regiment Infantry. : Heritage Books,2005. Col., Edward J. Robinson; Lieut. and 2nd Battalions moved into positions to relieve elements of the 119th Infantry (30th Division) even before the regiment cleared the debarkation point in its entirety. A Paper Prepared and Read before theMassachusetts Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, (MOLLUS) February 10, 1891. Cover title The Battalion was sent to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and then to the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California for pre-deployment training. The diary concludes with the 60th New York on their campaign into North Carolina and the surrender of the Confederate army of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. This Regiment is a composite organization made np largely out of two . for Smithtown, 1890. On 12 July, after his Platoon Leader had been killed, Sergeant Gonzales took command of the platoon, which had been under heavy mortar and machine gun fire. Casualties for the day were 1 officer and 6 enlisted men wounded. Gen. George Sears Greene of the Army of the Potomac. Son of Elias H. McNiel & Julia A. Dans la partie basse se trouve deux bolos croiss reprsentant le service durant l'insurrection des Philippines. The 137th force had encountered a fortified church on Highway 3, north of St. Gilles, and for most of the morning were pinned down by heavy machine gun, mortar and artillery fire. The change was made in accordance with a 2012 Army chief of staff directive. The 137th Infantry was inducted into Federal service on 23 December 1940 in preparation for the possibility that the United States might enter World War II. Eight rounds of 88mm artillery fire were poured into the area occupied by Company H, and Private Owen J. McBride was killed. Colonel Alexander, 1st Battalion Commander, was wounded and Lt Colonel Stowers assumed command of the battalion. [8] Fighting along the Dutch border of Germany saw the regiment cross the Rhine in March 1945. -- Age, 24 years. The 137th lost 16 men killed, 100 wounded and 1 missing in action. Albany: J.B. Lyon Co., printers, 1902. This collection contains abstracts compiled from original muster rolls for New York State infantry units involved in the Civil War. The 30th Division remained on the right. It lost 7 officers and 111 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded and 1 officer and 96 enlisted men to disease during the Civil War. 102nd Engineer Battalion, (Combat) New York National Guard. [6] On 25 July, the regiment witnessed the beginning of Operation Cobra, and Allied bombers bombed German positions right near friendly lines.

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