137th infantry regiment roster

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" Share a testimony from a relative or a friend, veteran or civilian, resistance member, ally or German, actor or witness of History. 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 . 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. Their mission was to close with and destroy the enemy by means of fire and maneuver or repel assaults by fire, close combat and counterattack. He also mentions the battles at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Albert Bayless was the source of the original letters, electronic files sourtesy of Robert Bowen. Reports from German prisoners indicated that their replacements were practically non-existent. Lo taken, and the Corps mission completed in eight days of fighting, 19 July was a period of patrolling rear areas and cleaning out scattered Germans, clearing minefields, and reorganization of forces for defense of areas occupied. One man was killed and one wounded on the 24th. 11 items. Gettysburg, Pa. : Friends of the National Parks at Gettysburg, 2001. [6] On 6 August, the regiment had a break from the fighting. On 24 April, the 20th Kansas was involved in the advance against Calumpit, and in the next month, against San Thomas. The 320th Infantry also attacked at that time. Madison, WI: Federal Pub. 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. 12 JULY 1944 The regiment again attacked at 0800 on 12 July 1944, with 2nd and 3rd Battalions in the leading echelon. Bayless family. It is honored by a monument on the Gettysburg battlefield. DUC/PUC (Army) 18-21 nov 44 (3rd Bn, 137th inf cit WD GO 11 1946), DUC/PUC (Army) 10 dec 44 (F Co, 137th inf cite WD GO 20 1946), 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, Sent to Long Beach California 23 April 1942 and to Camp San Luis Obispo California 2 February 1943, Relocated to Camp Rucker Alabama 31 March 1943 and to the Tennessee Manoeuvre area 17 November 1943, Arrived at Camp Butner North Carolina 21 January 1944 and staged at Camp Kilmer New Jersey 3 May 44 until departed New York P/E 12 May 1944, Arrived England 25 May 1944 and landed in France 8 July 1944 (attached to 4th Armoured Div 20-24 August 1944), Entered Germany 18 November 1944 and crossed into Belgium 27 December 1944, Returned to France 18 January 1945 and re-entered Germany 5 February 1945, Crossed into Holland 23 February 1945 and returned to Germany 26 February 1945 (attached 30th Infantry Division 14 April 1945 only). These entries cover in some detail the construction of field works and battle actions at Peach Tree Creek. 39 ALBANY BKANDOW PRINTING COMPANY STATE LEGISLATIVE PRINTERS 1905 OF THE 7645130 . 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. 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. 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. Headquarters and Headquarters Company: Kansas City, Kansas. The companies were recruited principally: A at Binghamton and Sanford; B at Binghamton, Chenango, Conklin, Kirkwood, Richford, Union and Windsor; C at Owego; D at Ithaca; E at Binghamton, Chenango, Lisle, Maine, Triangle, Union and Whitney's Point; F at Binghamton, Colesville, Chenango, Conklin, Kirkwood, Port Crane, San-ford and Windsor; G at Berks-hire, Richford, Newark Valley, Caroline, Groton and Candor; H at Spencer, Candor, Barton and Owego; I at Ulysses, Newfield and Ithaca; K at Groton, Danby and Caroline; and L at Elmira. Originally transcribed by Bruce Bayless in 1970-71 Letter written at camp near Aquia Creek, Virginia that contains news about Company I in the aftermath of the battle at Chancellorsville, Virginia. D Company was formed in 1922, entirely from American Indian personnel at Haskell Indian College in Topeka. 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. 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. Casualties in the 137th for the first days operations were 12 killed, 96 wounded and 18 missing in action. In memoriam :George Sears Greene, brevet major-general, United States volunteers, 1801-1899. [8] Fighting along the Dutch border of Germany saw the regiment cross the Rhine in March 1945. Jeffers, Ira S.Letter, 11 May 1863 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. 5th Infantry Regiment 6th Infantry Regiment 6th Machine Gun Battalion. The regiment then went to Camp Rucker, Alabama on 31 March 1943, and then to Camp Forrest, Tennessee on 17 November 1943, where they conducted combat training for fighting in Europe. 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. It is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. Henry and Burtis Bayless Letters. 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. If the soldier was killed in action, then KIA is shown. They were in the thick of fighting until 9 November when they were relieved. Cases of individual heroism include those of Sergeant Earl V. Spengler, 1514 Pennsylvania, Wichita, Kansas, and of Corporal Peter Seiwert of Garden Plain, Kansas. These two members of Company A observed a disabled tank in an area in which they knew an artillery barrage was due to fall. Showing unequalled courage and utter disregard for their own safety, countless lives were saved by these men, litter bearers, technicians and surgeons who, unarmed, carry out their work of rescue, attention, and evacuation of the wounded. 2nd Brigade Field Artillery - Brigadier General A. J. Bowley . Jorgensen, Jay. rank, Army Serial Number, and medals and awards earned by the soldier. At 0945, Lt. These included 34 killed, 71 wounded and 4 missing. On this day also the Corps Commander issued a commendation for the fine showing of the 35th Division in their part of the operation. R. SEARS, Colonel, Infantry, Commanding. Col. Greene's speech before the McClellan Club of Ward eleven, Boston, October 28, 1864. Bloomer wrote about missing the battle, having rejoined the Company as they were retreating. Casualties for 31 July were 2 killed and 19 wounded. 35 enlisted men died from disease, and 145 more were discharged on disability. 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. Greene kept this diary during a tour with his father, Brig. The Crest and motto were approved December 8, 1930. Table of Contents. Additional recruits came from Topeka and Cottonwood Falls. Type a query to perform a search. Heavy fighting in Luxembourg and Belgium saw the 137th suffer heavy casualties, but they beat back the enemy wherever they met them. 106th Field Artillery Regiment, (155mm Tk Drawn) New York National Guard. The regiment soon arrived in England on 25 May 1944, and then into the frontline in Normandy on 8 July 1944. Accession 40908. 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. Prisoners taken numbered 22 on the 17th and 20 on the 18th. They were sworn in as commissioned officers at 1500 and assigned to their original companies. During the day the 117th Infantry (30th Division) pushed across our front, and we moved to a new area between la Luzerne and St. Description: 2 v. and laid-in documents (0.2 linear ft.) The second diary begins on 3 Nov. 1864 and ends on 2 May 1865, again with substantial gaps. 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. Please note: Some morning reports are in poor condition and may be difficult to read. Lo opposite the 29th Division. The 137th Infantry took every objective assigned it, but in the taking suffered casualties of nearly 1,300 men out of the 2,800 combatants engaged; 46%. 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. 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. AUDLIN, JOHN B.Age, 33 years. 28 cm. Time burst was also used by the Germans. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. The 56th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment served from October of 1861 until July of 1865 in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War. During the period 11-17 July, he constantly kept the radio in operation, despite enemy fire. The day was comparatively quiet, with scattered mortar and artillery fire, mostly on road junctions. Fox, William F. and Sickles, Daniel Edgar. 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment Compared to this, our own morale remained excellent. [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. This collection consists of photocopies of four letters from William H. Scofield to his father and sister. Thank you to Ed Worman for pointing out this resource. Lo, Company K pushed forward to the road at 0910, but was held up there by machine gun fire. Working on the front lines, and not waiting for the enemy fire to cease before going to the soldiers assistance, these men are subjected to every hazard of the Infantryman. Col. W. F. Fox, in his account of this regiment, says: "It won special honors at Gettysburg, then in Greene's brigade, which, alone and unassisted, held Culp's hill during a critical period of that battle against a desperate attack of vastly superior force. Smithtown Historical Society (Smithtown, N.Y.)Military records, 1808-1918. June 10, 1865, the men not to be mustered out with the regiment were transferred to the 102d Infantry. Black, 320 N. Iuka, Pratt, Kansas, Med Det. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) Advanced Training. World War II veterans of the 137th IR prefer to see their crest WITH the five battle stars which they earned with blood, sweat and tears. (Enlisted man's diary, Sep 22, 1864-Jun 20, 1865). 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. Spreadsheet. 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. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. Records include muster rolls, payrolls, fine lists, orders and miscellaneous accounts of the Pennsylvania Militia units and volunteers during the war. The regimental crest is a shield with a blue back-ground edged with gold. When this TD bogged down, he returned to bring up another which pulled the first to safety. In the first letter, Scofield describes his march from Atlanta to Savannah and remarks on the kindness of the residents of Savannah. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Casualties in the regiment showed a marked decrease as the action slowed down and as the men were becoming more battle-wise. With the attack scarcely begun, Colonel Layng was wounded in the face and leg by machine gun fire at 0715. He noted there were few casualties among the men of Company I. [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. No enemy artillery fire was reported, but enemy planes were again over the area. From 17 June to 6 August 1935, the regimental headquarters and 3rd Battalion were called up to provide riot control during a strike of coal miners at Columbus.[4]. include the following: BSM - Bronze Star Medal; CIB - Combat Infantry Badge; DOW After the first few days of the battle replacements were received regularly, both officers and enlisted men. Visibility was poor, and aerial support was called off, but the artillery support remained excellent. The history of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, and the Grand Masters elected by the brethren to lead it, encompasses many interesting challenges and successes from the mid-1800s to t The 3rd Battalion ran into heavy enemy machine gun and light mortars north of Brectonville at 1900, and was forced to withdraw. Another tremendous advantage enjoyed by our forces was that of replacements received. The unit redeployed through Camp McCoy, Wisconsin in April 2011 having earned the Meritorious Unit Commendation. Westminster, Md. Also includes a typed transcript of the letter. The regiment moved from north of la Bedellerie, down highway 2 southeast of St. Hyde, J.S. This neutralized the first nest. Mustered out: June 9, 1865. One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Indiana Infantry. The battalion was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, 635th Armor Regiment in 2020, although the structure of the unit remained unchanged. Extract from Unit roster, 137th NY Infantry Regiment, taken from NY Military Museum web site: McNIEL, VAN NESS. Joseph ferred to Co. E, this regiment, January 28, 1865; to Co. D, Ninety-first Infantry, June 5, 1865. Thru: Command Channels. Lo. This can include photographs, letters, articles and other non-book materials. Company B gained the highway leading southwest from Pont Hebert at 0615. Lo, core of the German defenses in this sector. Rick Callendar is the nephew of Pfc. At the time of mustering in, the regiment consisted of 46 officers and 964 enlisted men. ( North Culp's Hill tour map ) It was dedicated by the State of New York in 1888. 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. Located at the Indiana Historical Society. On 28 October, the regiment was mustered out of service. 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. Arrived Boston P/E 31 August 1945 and moved to Camp Breckinridge Kentucky 4 September 1945 where inactivated on 5 December 1945. 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. Army. The first volume of Willson's diaries contains entries made from 3 July 1863 to 5 Sept. 1864, with substantial gaps. Recruited in the . 56th Regiment Infantry. Another Montana officer, 1st Lieutenant Sidney K. Strong of St. Ignatius, the Executive Officer of Company A, assumed command of a provisional platoon on 13 July and carried out an attack upon a position where all previous attacks had failed. 106 pages. 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. from Business Insider: We also filled sandbags and did guard duty (without weapons). It remained at Fort Carson until 12 December 1969 when it was released from active duty, and returned to the Kansas Army National Guard. Archer, John M. "The Bullets Came Thick and Close: The 137th New York Infantry on Culp's Hill." from The New York Times: He makes the mi In particular, he comments on the primitive conditions of army camps and the long arduous marches each day. TRANSMITTED TO THE LEGISLATURE JANUARY, 1905, SERIAL No. Infantry - 137th-138th Infantry - 140th-156th Infantry - Garrison Guards Camp Carrington Iowa Artillery - Light Artillery Cavalry - 1st-9th Infantry - 2d-4th Infantry - 6th-34th Infantry - 34th and 38th Infantry - 35th-40th Infantry - 45th Kansas Artillery - Light Artillery Artillery - Blair's Battery Cavalry - 2d Cavalry - 5th-7th Cavalry - 9th [1], When the US declared war on Germany on 5 April 1917, companies were increased in size from 60 to 150 men, then eventually, to 250 men. 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. 17 items. 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. In the center is a gold bar or baton. Greene, F. V. (Francis Vinton). 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; On 1 February 1976, the 3rd Battalion was inactivated, and the 1st and 2nd Battalions were assigned to the 69th Brigade. Officers mentioned most frequently in Willson's diaries include Goddard, Col. David Ireland, 137th New York Infantry, and Capt. Lo, with the 1st Battalion still in Division reserve. Jennings, Hudson. 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. 44-50. downloaded as an Excel In 1954, the 137th Infantry Regiment was part of the 35th Infantry Division. 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. 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. It includes personnel lists for the following; 35th Division Commanding Officers; 134th, 137th, and 320th Infantry Regiments; 60th Engineer Combat Battalion; 127th, 216th, and 219th Field Artillery Battalions; 35th Infantry Division Headquarters Company; 35th Recconnaissance Troop; and the 35th Quartermaster Company. The only casualties reported for the day were 2 men wounded. 4 pages. 1992. Transcriptions only. At 2300 enemy bombers made an appearance over the 3rd Battalion area and dropped several bombs. [3] The regiment returned to Fort Riley and was mustered out on 30 October. After being held up in the early part of the day, the 2nd Battalion broke through for a gain of 500 years. Click a letter below to go to Soldier names beginning with that letter: This database was compiled by Mr. Rick "Burt." 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. Letters sent to Jennings' sister regarding his experiences of military life. On 28 March, some of the Kansans swam another river, capturing eighty prisoners among the men occupying the earthworks on the opposite side. (Enlisted man's letters, Dec 25, 1863 & Dec 24, 1864). Letter, 1863 May 23. 2023 New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center. Casualties for 12 July 1944 were 7 killed, 74 wounded and 7 missing. RM K0W9G0 - Lt. Col. Carlin Williams, incoming commander, 2nd Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment, Kansas Army National Guard, shares his gratitude with family and friends while speaking to the battalion at his change of command ceremony, Aug. 12, 2017, at Camp Funston, Fort Riley, Kansas. Cover title Therefore current 137th soldiers today wear a crest WITHOUT the five battle stars earned in World War II which looks "empty" to old timers. 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. 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. On the left of the 137th Infantry was the 320th Infantry, and on the right the 30th Division, who were operating across the river. Notification was received of the appointment of Technical Sergeants Claude A. Hupp of Company M and Frank A. Gonzales of Company I as 2nd Lieutenants.

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