137th infantry regiment roster

On 1 April 1963, the battle groups were redesignated as battalions. A Company (armor): Emporia. On 15 December 1967 a 3rd Battalion was activated.[1]. At 1600 a strong enemy position was captured about 1000 yards south of St. Gilles. Headquarters and Headquarters Company: Kansas City, Kansas. D-Day and Battle of Normandy media library: archives photos and videos, Souvenir shop featuring t-shirts, caps, mugs, models or posters inspired by D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, D-Day Overlord - Marc Laurenceau 2003-2023. 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". compiling this database about 12 years ago and continues to add new information 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division Legacy ID 18696 Legacy Alias /db-abmc-burial-unit/137th-infantry-regiment-35th-infantry-division Legacy Source db_abmc_burial_unit Roy R. West Read more Herbert O. Wright Read more Paul H. White Read more Glen V. Whitmore Read more William K. Waymire Read more Roger E. Walker Read more Royal E. Unold Prisoners taken numbered 22 on the 17th and 20 on the 18th. NorwichCWRTColl In December, 1864, a company of recruits, mustered in for one year, joined the regiment at Savannah, Ga., and became Company L. Tune 8, 1865, the men not to be mustered out with the regiment were transferred to the I02d Infantry. Black, 320 N. Iuka, Pratt, Kansas, Med Det. Combined with this continuous two-day advance, which resulted in the clearing of organized enemy resistance from north and east of the Vire River, came the announcement of the capture of St. This Regiment is a composite organization made np largely out of two . 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. These forces received heavy fire from enemy 88mm artillery regularly during the day, although at 1145 our own artillery knocked out two enemy mobile 88s. The Division objective at this time was the high ground east and north of Torigni sur Vire. During the night of 11 July 1944, the 1st and 2nd Battalions were in position for the attack, with Company G in reserve. Greene, F. V. (Francis Vinton). On Tuesday, 2nd Lt. Eugene A. Kay of 2504 East 28th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, was shot down near Rampan, and wounds suffered by 2nd Lt. John Matraszek of 3013 Richmond Street, Philadelphia proved fatal. Gen. George Sears Greene of the Army of the Potomac. RICHARD H. NEDDERSEN Colonel, Infantry USAR Commanding April 25, 1955 Digitized by Google. The Battalion Commander officially reported his position at 0733 Tuesday morning as being in the bend of the river south of Rampan. 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. [10] In March 2010, the Battalion was activated for service in the Global War on Terror and conducted predeployment training at Kansas Regional Training Center, Salina, Kansas and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. 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. To: The Adjutant General, Washington 25, D. C. Accession 40908. On the 21st, 2 German soldiers swam the river to give themselves up, and on the 22nd another prisoner was taken. E, F, G, and H Companies were recruited from Holton, Newton, Kansas City, and Lawrence respectively. At 1920 on 10 July 1944, the Regiments first casualty as a result of enemy fire occurred. The order called for an attack at 0600 the following morning, 11 July 1944, on German positions from the La Vira river near St. Gilles, extending southwest through la Pte Ferme toward le Carillon. The 2nd Battalion on their left, was held up by a machine gun strong point near la Capelle until 1435. It is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. All elements were encountering heavy minefields and 88mm fire. The 3rd Battalion remained in reserve in a switch with the 1st Battalion shortly after midnight. 24 JULY 1944 On 24 July the regiment remained in a defensive status. Roster. "Burt." Contributing to the success of the regiment in its initial operation was the smooth handling of supplies of all classes. The 1st attack the 137th made was on the morning of 11 July 1944, and they made small gains at the cost of 12 killed, 96 wounded, and 18 missing. Located at University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va. Greene, George S. "Address of Maj. Gen. George S. Cases of individual heroism include those of Sergeant Earl V. Spengler, 1514 Pennsylvania, Wichita, Kansas, and of Corporal Peter Seiwert of Garden Plain, Kansas. The 1st Battalion of the 137th Infantry remained attached to the 134th Infantry, who advanced throughout the day with little opposition. The Civil War Archive section, 137th Regiment Infantry, (accessed 25 May 2012). After receiving enemy bombing during the night, the regiment attacked in column of battalions at 0618, with the 3rd Battalion leading and the 1st following at 300 yards. The only casualties reported for the day were 2 men wounded. The 147th Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Ohio Army National Guard. Other names and updates will be added if they become available (Contact Darrel Hagberg, see below). Frederick Phisterer. General accounts of Deputy Quartermaster Frederick Foering and paymaster accounts of various companies, brigades, and regiments. 20-23 JULY 1944 On 20 July the 1st and 3rd Battalions strengthened their positions north of the river, with the 2nd Battalion in a reserve status. Lt. Garthwaite and Lt. Kennedy were killed. Located at the New York State Library Manuscripts and Special Collections. Army. 137th PA Regiment Organization, Service & Battles Organization Organized at Harrisburg August 25, 1862, and ordered to Washington, D.C. The Armistice of 11 November 1918 finally stopped the fighting, after which the regiment returned to Kansas, where it demobilized at Camp Funston between 9 and 11 May 1919. 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. Throughout the siege of St. The 2nd Battalion made advances up to 400 yards, with Company F making the greatest gain until a shortage of ammunition held up their advance. Co., 1908. volume II. After being held up in the early part of the day, the 2nd Battalion broke through for a gain of 500 years. Located at the Military History Institute in Carlisle, PA. Whittier, Edward, "The Left Attack (Ewell's), Gettysburg." 137th Infantry Regiment 11 February 2016; 141st Infantry Regiment; 141st Infantry 26 April 2011; 143d Infantry Regiment; 143d Infantry 12 December 2014; 148th Infantry Regiment; 148th Infantry Regiment 12 September 2013; 149th Infantry Regiment; 149th Infantry Regiment 23 July 2012; 153d Infantry Regiment; Enlisted at Oswego, to serve Group of documents related to David Ireland's military service during the Civil War. Boston : J.E. R. SEARS, Colonel, Infantry, Commanding. Propaganda leaflets had also been dropped over the enemy lines during the night, which may have had some results. That night, at 2000, Colonel Harold R. Emery reported and assumed command. The 2nd Battalion operating in the vicinity of le Carrillon, advanced 600 yards at one point. Greene." Exposing himself to enemy machine gun fire, he pointed out enemy emplacements from his position at the head of the platoon, and five emplacements were successfully disposed of. Final report on the battlefield of Gettysburg. The last active unit of the regiment was the 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 137th Infantry. [3] The regiment returned to Fort Riley and was mustered out on 30 October. 137th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry Contents 1 Brief History 2 Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin 3 Other Sources 4 References Brief History [ edit | edit source] This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August 25, 1862, and ordered to Washington, D. C. It mustered out June 1, 1863. This is meant to be a comprehensive list. The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 1,095 men on its roster for this unit. Reports from German prisoners indicated that their replacements were practically non-existent. Casualties for the day were 1 officer and 6 enlisted men wounded. The 137th, less 1st Battalion was in Division reserve. "137th Regiment, New York State Volunteers." DURING COMBAT. The regiment served the state government until mustered into Federal Service at Fort Riley for duty on the MexicoUnited States border, under the orders of President Woodrow Wilson, on 27 June 1916. 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. Despite pounding by artillery, the fortified church north of St. Gilles could not be taken out, and this, together with a fortified chateau in the same vicinity, held up the 1st Battalion most of the day. The Department of Defense, Office of Heraldry later passed a rule that there could be no changes made to insignia after World War II. At 1500 10 July 1944, the Division order was issued, and at 1700 Colonel Grant Layng issued to the 137th Infantry Officers Field Order No. 137th Infantry Regiment Nickname: Ironclads Mustered in: September 25, 1862 Mustered out: June 9, 1865 The following is taken from New York in the War of the Rebellion, 3rd ed. A Paper Prepared and Read before theMassachusetts Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, (MOLLUS) February 10, 1891. Heavy enemy mortar and artillery fire continued, and snipers were active. Blue & Gray Magazine(Spring 2006): pp. 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. When the campaign of the Carolinas closed with the surrender of Johnston, the regiment marched with the corps to Washington, where it participated in the grand review and was mustered out near Bladensburgh, Md., June 9, 1865. His unit was suddenly pulled and sent to take Patton's place in the line after the general was summoned to the Bulge. ROSTER OF OHIO SOLDIERS. It reached Eagle Pass, Texas on 7 July. 137th Infantry Regiment 138th Infantry Regiment 129th Machine Gun Battalion 70th Brigade Infantry 139th Infantry Regiment 140th Infantry Regiment 130th Machine Gun Battalion 60th Brigade Field Artillery 128th Field Artillery Regiment 129th Field Artillery Regiment 130th Field Artillery Regiment 110th Trench Mortar Battery Engineer Troops 110th The 137th Infantry Regiment (First Kansas)[1] was an infantry regiment of the United States Army. Thank you. Between 8 and 27 June of that year, it also provided riot control during labor troubles at copper mines in Baxter Springs. FIRST OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY : THREE MONTHS' SERVICE. At the time of mustering in, the regiment consisted of 46 officers and 964 enlisted men. The 37th was broken up on 11 June 1918, when Division HQ, HQ Troop, the 134th Machine Gun Battalion and 137th Infantry Brigade began a move to the Port of Embarkation at Hoboken, New Jersey. Finding aid available athttp://www.lib.montana.edu/collect/spcoll/findaid/2508.php. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. One of the battalion's soldiers was killed in action. In compliance with letter, above subject, Headquarters First United States Army, the following Battle History Reports of the 137th Infantry for the month of July 1944, is submitted; copy of Daily Journal for combat period is enclosed as separate inclosure. The 1st Battalion cleaned out remaining hostile resistance in the vicinity of St. Gilles by 1400. I proudly recommend to all this history of the 361st Infantry Regiment, United States Army Reserve. 106, [2] p. At 2200 the 2nd Battalion relieved the 1st Battalion who reverted to reserve. 4 enlisted men were court-martialed, and 4 men deserted. 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. June 10, 1865, the men not to be mustered out with the regiment were transferred to the 102d Infantry. However, the 137th Infantry remained in their position northeast of St. 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment 51st Regiment Infantry. The 137th New York Infantry Regiment lost 6 officers and 121 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded and 4 officers and 163 enlisted men to disease during the Civil War. 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DIV. Lo. Their fresh troops made gains up to 1500 yards during the day. Lo, then notified the artillery who demolished the building. The 2nd Division on the left of the 35th Division, and the 30th Division on the right, continued the attack as the V Corps drove south and east from St. Extract from Unit roster, 137th NY Infantry Regiment, taken from NY Military Museum web site: McNIEL, VAN NESS. Reports of enemy tanks southwest of that battered town shortly after noon proved false, and by 1800 the 1st Battalion, which had been held in reserve during the day, was alerted to move into position to attack southeast and seize the high ground near Les Anges, with one company to block the vital St. They advanced east through Germany encountering heavy resistance along the Autobahn superhighway, and they captured hundreds of German prisoners in the Ruhr region by the time the war ended. 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. With poor visibility, the going was slow for a time, although it was soon apparent that our forces were reducing enemy resistance by constant artillery and small arms fire. Transcriptions only. Hazard, George Riley. On 5 August, the 137th Infantry Regiment was drafted into Federal service. The actual surrender of Savannah was not recorded by Willson, but the subsequent march from that city to Columbia, S.C., received many entries. Time burst was also used by the Germans. One man was wounded on the 29th, as the casualties remained almost non-existent for the third consecutive day. The gold baton was awarded to the regiment by the French War Department commemorating the 137th's capture of the historic town of Varennes in the 1918 Meuse-Argonne offensive. [1], On 17 July 1947, the 137th was reorganized and Federally recognized, headquartered at Wichita. The Divisions on the right and left of the 35th continued their advance. If the soldier was wounded in action, then WIA is shown. The 3rd Battalion ran into heavy enemy machine gun and light mortars north of Brectonville at 1900, and was forced to withdraw. [1] They subsequently set sail for Europe, entering the frontline on 18 June 1918. 137th New York Infantry, Co.K.Letters (1862-1863). It brought 456 men to the field. Greene kept this diary during a tour with his father, Brig. (Letters, Jan 6 & Dec 28, 1863, presumably from Burtis J. Bayless). The collection contains George Hazard's official Civil War service papers and diary in photocopy and the original of a drawing of Jeffersonville Army Hospital and grounds in Jeffersonville, Ind. Arizona, Fort Huachuca, Tombstone Arizona. 11 items. (Chaplain's letter to father of Charles H. Williams, informing him of Sgt's death). Casualties in the regiment showed a marked decrease as the action slowed down and as the men were becoming more battle-wise. 1 folder. 57th Regiment Infantry. [8] Fighting along the Dutch border of Germany saw the regiment cross the Rhine in March 1945. The records have personal enlistment information and military service, as well as regiment engagements. This regiment, recruited in the counties of Tompkins, Tioga and Broomethe 24th senatorial districtwas organized at Binghamton, and was there mustered into the U. S. service for three years on Sept. 25-26, 1862. TRANSMITTED TO THE LEGISLATURE JANUARY, 1905, SERIAL No. Therefore current 137th soldiers today wear a crest WITHOUT the five battle stars earned in World War II which looks "empty" to old timers. [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. Albany: J.B. Lyon Co., printers, 1902. Eight rounds of 88mm artillery fire were poured into the area occupied by Company H, and Private Owen J. McBride was killed. Our forces consolidated and strengthened their lines during the day. Located at the Indiana Historical Society. This collection consists of photocopies of four letters from William H. Scofield to his father and sister. July 1996. Includes detailed letters / reports on the engagement of troops of the 137th New York Infantry Regiment at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. To Captain Roger Heller, the author, my sincere appreciation for a most unusual and outstanding performance. It was part of the Kansas Army National Guard and has served with distinction in the Philippine Insurrection, World War I, and World War II. FORT RILEY, Kan. - The Kansas Army National Guard's 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment, "First Kansas," redesignated as the 1st Battalion, 635th Armor Regiment during a virtual ceremony Oct. 17. Tank destroyers were attached to the regiment and heavy artillery support was continued. Thereafter the 1st Battalion advanced rapidly along the east bank of the Vire River, and shortly after midnight were reported to be on the Division objective. All rights reserved. (Enlisted man's diary, Sep 22, 1864-Jun 20, 1865). LeighColl Bk 4: 20 1 AUGUST 1944 Task Force S attacked The 3rd Battalion, in the meantime, was mopping up in the area north of Rampan and la Capelle. Please note: Some morning reports are in poor condition and may be difficult to read. An additional 11 enlisted men died of wounds received in battle. During its service the regiment lost by death, killed in action, 4 officers, 73 enlisted men; of wounds received in action, 2 officers, 43 enlisted men; of disease and other causes, 4 officers, 165 enlisted men; total, 10 officers, 281 enlisted men; aggregate, 291; of whom 8 enlisted men died in the hands of the enemy. Book/Printed Material A short history and illustrated roster of the 112th infantry, army of the United States, Colonel George C. Rickards commanding, 1917 . Click a letter below to go to Soldier names beginning with that letter: This database was compiled by Mr. Rick It left on the 27th, 1,007 strong, for Harper's Ferry, and was there assigned to the 3d brigade, 2nd (Geary's) division,the "White Star" division12th corps, to which it was attached throughout the whole period of its active service. Mustered in: September 25, 1862 : who, alone at Culp's Hill, in the 2nd day's battle saved the right at Gettysburg. The 28th Infantry Division made preparations to relieve us at our present location. Type a query to perform a search. Lo. Table of Contents. (Enlisted man's diary, Jun 25-Jul 5, 1863). Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. This silk national color carried by the 137th New York Volunteers includes 31 gold-colored, painted stars in the canton from an original 34-star, Battles and Casualties -Table from Phisterer (PDF format), Battles and Casualties -Table from Phisterer (MS Excel format), Inquiries Relating to the Formation and Movements of Regiments, Companies, or Batteries of New York Volunteers, Submitted by the Bureau of Military Record. 27 JULY 1944 On 27 July the 1st Battalion was attached to the 134th Infantry, and that regiment attacked at 1000. by Brevet Captain Edward N. Whittier, U.S.V. Diary of Francis Vinton Greene, 1863 June 13-August 18. 17-18 JULY 1944 On Monday, 17 July the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 137th Infantry jumped off at 0430, an earlier hour than had been customary previously. ferred to Co. E, this regiment, January 28, 1865; to Co. D, Ninety-first Infantry, June 5, 1865. Henry and Burtis Bayless Letters. Cover title Bureau, 1893. It was evident that the hedgerows so common in Normandy were being used to the maximum in the plan of the German defense. The total number of killed and wounded was 490. 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. One officer, Lt. George P. Brown, was killed on this day. He warns the people of South Carolina to beware of the invading "Yankees" (to whom he belongs). The 3rd Battalion was held up by machine gun, mortar and artillery fire north of les Fontaines, about 1500 yards south of Conde sur Vire, at 0930, but had pushed on to the bridge 500 yards south of les Fontaines by noon. These two members of Company A observed a disabled tank in an area in which they knew an artillery barrage was due to fall. A folder of laid-in material from the second diary consists of numerous receipts for the shipment of bodies home from the front, regimental record notes, and an original hand signed battle report by Col. Abel Goddard, 60th New York Infantry, for his regiment's part in the battle of Resaca, Ga., on 15 May 1864. One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Infantry.Cols., David Ireland, Koert S. Van Voorhes; Lieut.-Cols., Koert S. Van Voorhes, Milo B. Eldridge; Majs., Wetsell Willoughby, Milo B. Eldridge, Frederick A. Stoddard. The units operated the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle and the Army's main battle tank, the M1A2 SEP V2 Abrams.[12]. Diary reflecting Welman's service with Company F, 137th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the war. The book, Combat History of the 137th IR, World War II, printed by "Special Troops" in 1946 shows the crest with five battle stars. 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. [5], Here in Normandy, the 137th took part in the Battle of Saint-L where savage fighting among ruined urban streets and dense hedgerows caused numerous casualties. The day was comparatively quiet, with scattered mortar and artillery fire, mostly on road junctions. One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Indiana Infantry. The Sergeant then blasted out the remaining nests and his platoon was able to advance. Due to allied aerial superiority, no enemy air attacks were encountered. The 137th shared in all the marches and battles of the Atlanta campaign, and then marched with Sherman to the sea." The Division consisted of the 69th and 70th Infantry Brigades, composed of the 137th, 138th Infantry, with the 129th Machine Gun Battalion; and the 139th and 140th Infantry, and the 130th Machine Gun Battalion; all of the 60th Field Artillery Brigade, which was composed of the 128th, 129th and 130th Field Artillery. [1] The regiment was assigned to the 35th Infantry Division, just as it had been during World War I, and was sent to Camp Joseph T. Robinson, near Little Rock, Arkansas. Description: 2 v. and laid-in documents (0.2 linear ft.) 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.

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