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. The actual surrender of Savannah was not recorded by Willson, but the subsequent march from that city to Columbia, S.C., received many entries. 25-26 JULY 1944 The 30th Division continued their attack on the right the following day, and the 2nd Division launched an attack at 0600, but again our status remained unchanged. Frederick Phisterer. 29 JULY 1944 The 1st Battalion reverted to regimental control on 29th July. 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. FIRST OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY : THREE MONTHS' SERVICE. [3] In the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, a 6-hour barrage was launched on this hill and was taken by the Kansas soldiers in their first attempt on 26 September, and their trial by fire began; an ordeal that was to last six days and six nights, with little or no food, only snatches of sleep, and an uninterrupted rain of shells, gas, and bullets from infantry, artillery and warplanes. Ignoring the imminent danger of artillery fire, Sergeant Blair and Private Nichols reentered the danger zone and removed the wounded men to a place of comparative safety behind the tank before the barrage fell. : Heritage Books,2005. downloaded as an Excel Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. It is honored by a monument on the Gettysburg battlefield. Forty prisoners were taken. This richly illustrated book chronologically describes the course of Operation Overlord through 357 specific events. Attached to 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 6th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to December, 1862. Staff Sergeant William G. Ligon, Lott, Texas, Med Det. 2023 New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center. 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 Robert G. Reason and Pfc Robert Waugh were wounded at the same time. 263-266. The 137th was stationed in the Metz area and successfully repulsed a German raid on the night of 2223 June. 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. On the 20th, 8 prisoners were taken. The weather remained cloudy, with intermittent showers. Also recommended to receive the Bronze Star is Technical Sergeant Mitchell R. Hughbanks of Anthony, Kansas. On the left of the 35th Division was the 29th Division. Also includes commissions of appointments to officer ranks. Willson records his experiences on Gen. William T. Sherman's march from Atlanta to Savannah on the Georgia coast. This collection consists of photocopies of four letters from William H. Scofield to his father and sister. Prisoners taken numbered 22 on the 17th and 20 on the 18th. 102nd Engineer Battalion, (Combat) New York National Guard. The 3rd Battalion ran into heavy enemy machine gun and light mortars north of Brectonville at 1900, and was forced to withdraw. 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. At 2200 the 2nd Battalion relieved the 1st Battalion who reverted to reserve. The regiment captured 47 prisoners on 13 July, most of which were Poles, Czechs, and Austrians who seemed glad to be out of the fighting. A Typical AEF Infantry Regiment The 147th Infantry, 37th "Buckeye" Division Contributed by Tom McLeod: Regimental Victory Parade in Cincinnati, 1919. . High among these was the heroic action of Technical Sergeant Frank A. Gonzales of Augusta, Kansas, a Platoon Sergeant in Company I. No men were killed on this day, but 5 men were wounded. The total number of killed and wounded was 490. Task Force S was given the mission of seizing two objectives, the first being the high ground southeast of Brectouville, and finally, the Division objective, which was the high ground north of the la Vire River, southeast of Tessy sur Vire. Due to allied aerial superiority, no enemy air attacks were encountered. The book, Combat History of the 137th IR, World War II, printed by "Special Troops" in 1946 shows the crest with five battle stars. Callendar based on the book "35th Infantry Division Roster POE to POE". 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. In the early morning, both the 1st and 2nd Battalions received enemy mortar fire. Private 1st Class Leonard L. Coffman of Waukesha, Wisconsin, and Private 1st Class Cofford S. Goza of Avans, Georgia, both of Company M, have been recommended as deserving of the Silver Star for their rescue of an injured soldier of the 219th Field Artillery Battalion who was enveloped in the flames of a burning quarter-ton truck after a direct hit from enemy artillery. The 137th fought here from 713 August, and they suffered 23 killed, 140 wounded, and 40 missing in action. For this act, Sergeant Gonzales has been recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross. Left State for Washington, D. C., September 25, 1862. for Smithtown, 1890. 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. Syracuse, N.Y. Diary reflecting Welman's service with Company F, 137th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the war. The 147th Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Ohio Army National Guard. The first enemy prisoners captured indicated that the Division was facing elements of the 897th, 898th and 899th Infantry regiments, and composing the Kampt Gruppe Kentner (combat team commanded by Colonel General Kentner). A Company drew men from Atchinson, B Company came from Emporia, C Company enlisted men from Council Grove, D Company hailed from Dodge City. The regiment was reorganized and officially mustered into service between 9 May and 13 May at Topeka, Kansas, as the 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry. 182 p. : ill., maps ; 21 cm. The 28th Infantry Division made preparations to relieve us at our present location. After minor patrolling in Alsace-Lorraine, they moved north to fight in the Battle of the Bulge on 26 December 1944. KIA - Killed in Action; LWA - Lightly Wounded in Action; PH - Purple Heart; SSM The second diary begins on 3 Nov. 1864 and ends on 2 May 1865, again with substantial gaps. The 30th Division attacked in their sector on July 25th, following a terrific air attack on enemy lines at 1100. 137th Infantry Regiment; 138th Infantry Regiment; 129th Machine Gun Battalion; 70th Brigade Infantry - Brigadier General Charles I. Martin Golf Co 106th Forward Support Company: Manhattan. Army. Aside from artillery and mortar fire the 137th Infantry encountered no enemy action from 20 to 23 July. 56th Regiment Infantry. A Paper Prepared and Read before theMassachusetts Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, (MOLLUS) February 10, 1891. [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. Henry and Burtis Bayless Letters. One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Indiana Infantry. Accordingly our casualties were very light, with 1 killed, 5 wounded and 2 missing on the 20th, none killed, 7 wounded and 1 missing on the 21st, none killed, 4 wounded and none missing on the 22nd, and 1 killed, 8 wounded and 1 missing on the 23rd. The database contains additional information when known, such as History of the 13th Alabama Infantry Arkansas Arkansas Regiments, Rosters and Muster Rolls History of the 19th Dawson's Arkansas Infantry Regiment (hosted at Couch GenWeb) Florida Florida Regiments, Rosters and Muster Rolls Georgia Georgia Regiments, Rosters and Muster Rolls Tribute to Company D 3rd Regiment , Madison Home Guards The 1st Battalion cleaned out remaining hostile resistance in the vicinity of St. Gilles by 1400. . If the soldier was killed in action, then KIA is shown. 15 JULY 1944 On 15 July 1944, the regiment attacked, for the fifth consecutive morning, and were met by heavy artillery fire. Tank destroyers were attached to the regiment and heavy artillery support was continued. However, the 134th Infantry, which had started the week as Corps reserve, had relieved elements of the 29th Division and of the 320th Infantry in the only major shift of units. Lo, core of the German defenses in this sector. Located at the Military History Institute in Carlisle, PA. David Cleutz. 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. by Brevet Captain Edward N. Whittier, U.S.V. [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. With the tempo of the battle decreasing, acts of heroism and miraculous achievements by individuals and units of the 137th Infantry began to come to light. (Chaplain's letter to father of Charles H. Williams, informing him of Sgt's death). On 20 July, Company C put on a successful raid of its own against the enemy. The 2nd Battalion was in reserve. Located at the New York State Library Manuscripts and Special Collections. Greene's Brigade. The change was made in accordance with a 2012 Army chief of staff directive. Casualties for the day were 1 officer and 6 enlisted men wounded. Time burst was also used by the Germans. The attack jumped off at 0600 after an artillery preparation from 600 guns. "Burt." 1, the first combat order of the 137th Infantry during World War II. Thank you to LTC Ben Gardiner for recommending this resource. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. Letters sent to Jennings' sister regarding his experiences of military life. Its regimental motto is Cargoneek Guyoxim, which is Chippewa Indian for "Always Ready." The 147th Infantry Regiment . CLICK HERE to download a copy of the 137th Infantry An alert 3rd Battalion observer watched 45 Germans, with full equipment, enter a house northeast of St. B. Lyon Company, 1912. Mustered out: June 9, 1865. compiling this database about 12 years ago and continues to add new information Bayless family. One man was wounded on the 29th, as the casualties remained almost non-existent for the third consecutive day. 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 Albany: J.B. Lyon Co., State printers, 1909. Letter, 1863 May 23. The following is taken fromNew York in the War of the Rebellion, 3rd ed. On 1 September 1992, the 1st Battalion was inactivated, leaving the 2nd Battalion as the only active unit of the regiment.[1]. Rick Callendar is the nephew of Pfc. The Germans, from their positions across the river, continued to shell our troops with mortar and artillery fire, and shortly before 2300 Wednesday night, single-engine enemy bombers flew over the regimental area dropping flares and butterfly bombs. Arrived Boston P/E 31 August 1945 and moved to Camp Breckinridge Kentucky 4 September 1945 where inactivated on 5 December 1945. Palmer, David W. The forgotten hero of Gettysburg : a biography of General George Sears Greene. Feel free to view examples of morning reports and rosters below. On 15 December 1967 a 3rd Battalion was activated.[1]. 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. The motto at the bottom of the shield, Valor for Service, is a magnetic challenge to every person of the 137th Regiment to do their duty to God and country, thus upholding the high standards of service established by those who have gone before. 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; 7 items. [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. The baton was awarded to the City of Varennes when a young Lieutenant captured Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette at Varennes when they were attempting to escape from Paris during the French Revolution. Provisional Brigade, Aquia Creek, Va., Patrick's Command, Army of the Potomac, to January, 1863. The 137th Infantry Regiment (First Kansas) [1] was an infantry regiment of the United States Army. Fifth Maine Battery. Bombing caused 2 men to be killed and 3 men injured in the regiment. The following is taken fromThe Union army: a history of military affairs in the loyal states, 1861-65 -- records of the regiments in the Union army -- cyclopedia of battles -- memoirs of commanders and soldiers. [2], On 6 September 1899, the 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry boarded transports and steamed for the US, arriving on 10 October. These men, all members of rifle companies were: Staff Sergeant Harold T. Shaw, Wichita, Kansas, Company I (16 July) Staff Sergeant Gerald Jones, Wichita, Kansas, Company I (18 July) Staff Sergeant Glenwood B. Dahlgren, East Stanwood, Washington, Company B (17 July) Staff Sergeant Cecil D. Bruer, Wichita, Kansas, Company K (17 July) Staff Sergeant Harold P. Green, Lawrenceville, Georgia, Company K (21 July) Staff Sergeant Leroy D. Fagan, Hillsboro, Alabama, Company L (21 July) Staff Sergeant Bob R. Adams of Sun City, Kansas, was promoted two grades to the position of 1st Sergeant of Company C. At the end of two weeks in combat, the fine training and quality of men of the 137th Infantry was obvious as they proved themselves to be an aggressive, efficient fighting machine. 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. Jorgensen, Jay. This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August 25, 1862, and ordered to Washington, D. C. It mustered out June 1, 1863.[1]. 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. Albert Bayless was the source of the original letters, electronic files sourtesy of Robert Bowen. 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. At 0945, Lt. DIV. At 1600 a strong enemy position was captured about 1000 yards south of St. Gilles. With the 3rd Battalion established 200 yards north of Highway 2, main road to St. On this day, 3 German prisoners were captured. 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. B. Lyon Company, 1912. The 1st Battalion remained in Division reserve. They were in the thick of fighting until 9 November when they were relieved. Located at the New York State Library Manuscripts and Special Collections. The unit redeployed through Camp McCoy, Wisconsin in April 2011 having earned the Meritorious Unit Commendation. Phone: (518) 581-5100 | Fax: (518) 581-5111. from Business Insider: We also filled sandbags and did guard duty (without weapons). Greene kept this diary during a tour with his father, Brig. 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. Other names and updates will be added if they become available (Contact Darrel Hagberg, see below). HISTORY OF THE 112th INFANTRY This book contains the photographs of the officers and soldiers of the 112th Infantry. 5th Infantry Regiment 6th Infantry Regiment 6th Machine Gun Battalion. After a day at the marshaling areas the regiment sailed, part from Plymouth, and part from Falmouth, on 6-7 July 1944, and landed on French soil at Omaha Beach near Colleville-sur-Mere on 7-8-9 July 1944. 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 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. 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. Fennell, Charles C.Battle for the barb :the attack and defense of Culp's Hill on July 2, 1863. 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. RICHARD G. CHADWICK Lt Col, A. G. D. Adjutant General, Back to the 35th Infantry Division After Action Report menu. That night, at 2000, Colonel Harold R. Emery reported and assumed command. Casualties of the 137th Infantry for the two days fighting were 13 killed, 61 wounded and 6 missing on Monday 17 July 1944, and 11 killed, 57 wounded and 7 missing on the 18th. -- Age, 24 years. 13 JULY 1944 On 13 July 1944, the regiment attacked at 0800, with the 3rd & 2nd Battalions again leading. Lo opposite the 29th Division. [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. 12 JULY 1944 The regiment again attacked at 0800 on 12 July 1944, with 2nd and 3rd Battalions in the leading echelon. Although continued German fire prevented his evacuation from that area until the following day, Lieutenant Guinessy was still alive when finally evacuated. Items in the museum collection arein bold. Company C encountered an enemy patrol, which was driven off, in the first actual contact with the enemy. Six Privates 1st Class showed such qualities of leadership under fire that they were promoted to Staff Sergeant, a jump of three grades. The regimental crest is a shield with a blue back-ground edged with gold. 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]. 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 Lo toward Tessy sur Vire. Colonel Alexander, 1st Battalion Commander, was wounded and Lt Colonel Stowers assumed command of the battalion. 28 JULY 1944 On the 28th, the 35th Division became part of V Corps, and resumed the attack at 1000. [8] Fighting along the Dutch border of Germany saw the regiment cross the Rhine in March 1945. 19 JULY 1944 With St. Private 1st Class Howard G. Nichols and Technical Sergeant Richard E. Blair of Atchison, Kansas, saved the lives of three men during the afternoon of 13 July, southeast of le Meauffe. The Bronze Star has been recommended for Lieutenant Strong for outstanding leadership under fire. Forwarded in compliance with provisions of paragraph 1, letter Headquarters FUSA, 13 July 1944, 319.1/401 (C), subject: Action Against Enemy, Reports After/After Action Reports. [1] Infantry Regiment, 137th: Subject.Local: World War I 35th Division 137th Infantry Regiment: Description 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. Brigadier General Edmund Sebree, assistant division commander, assumed command of the 137th Infantry at 0830. With the first action, in which the Regimental Commander was wounded, 1st Lieutenant Harry C. Simpson of Bozeman, Montana, distinguished himself by pulling to safety Lieutenant Guinessy and rendering first aid which no doubt saved the life of the wounded officer. [3] The regiment returned to Fort Riley and was mustered out on 30 October. Located at Duke University. 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. Greene." Casualties in the 137th for the first days operations were 12 killed, 96 wounded and 18 missing in action. The prisoners were mostly of Polish, Czech and Austrian descent, and appeared glad to be out of the fighting. NorwichCWRTColl 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. TRANSMITTED TO THE LEGISLATURE JANUARY, 1905, SERIAL No. A History of the 137th Infantry: An All-Kansas National Guard Regiment: Collection Name: World War I Unit Histories: Subject.LCSH: World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories; United States. Company B gained the highway leading southwest from Pont Hebert at 0615. Lo, then notified the artillery who demolished the building. On 1 February 1976, the 3rd Battalion was inactivated, and the 1st and 2nd Battalions were assigned to the 69th Brigade. 58th Regiment Infantry. They were sworn in as commissioned officers at 1500 and assigned to their original companies. Col., Edward J. Robinson; Lieut. Westminster, Md. (Enlisted man's letters, Dec 25, 1863 & Dec 24, 1864). The main effort for the Division was made by the 134th Infantry, on the Division left, who were committed for the first time. 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. 54th Regiment Infantry (3 months) 54th Regiment Infantry (1 year) 55th Regiment Infantry. 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. Albany: J. The regiment maintained contact with the retreating enemy, and prepared to resume the attack at 0530 the following morning, August 1. 3 v. This can include photographs, letters, articles and other non-book materials. Clearing the area boosted the number of prisoners captured to 54 for the 19th. Advanced Scuba Diver; 14 JULY 1944 On Friday, 14 July 1944, the regiment attacked again at 0800, with one platoon of medium tanks in support of each battalion. The 1st Battalion then moved on and contacted elements of the 3rd Battalion, which had cut in behind these strong points. 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. Enlisted, August 12, 1862, at Lisle, to serve three years; mustered in as sergeant, Co. E, September 3, 1962; wounded in action, June 22, 1864, at Culp's. -Col., Thomas D. Fouts; Maj., Page J. Pickerell. 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. Roster. Civil War Miscellaneous Collection. Willson, Lester S.(Lester Sebastian), Lester S. Willson diaries, 1863-1865. Available online at:www.davidcleutz.com/137th-regiment-nystate-volunteers.html