During the period 11-17 July, he constantly kept the radio in operation, despite enemy fire. [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. Farwell, 1864. In the early morning, both the 1st and 2nd Battalions received enemy mortar fire. Letter, 11 May 1863, from Ira S. Jeffers (1843-1932), Company F, 137th New York Infantry, encamped at Aquia Landing in Virginia, to his sister Catherine Jeffers, Binghamton, Broome County, New York, concerning the Battle of Chancellorsville and including descriptions of the battle and wounded men. NorwichCWRTColl Left State for Washington, D. C., September 25, 1862. 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. The total number of killed and wounded was 490. On the left of the 137th Infantry was the 320th Infantry, and on the right the 30th Division, who were operating across the river. Col. Greene's speech before the McClellan Club of Ward eleven, Boston, October 28, 1864. Orders for 137th Regiment to assemble and commission of Richard F. Blydenburgh as Quartermaster, 1828; certificate of promotion of Thomas Young, 1808; certificate of exemption for Richard F. Blydenburgh, 1863; roster of the Smithtown Home Defense Corps and roll of honor of members gone to U.S. Army and Navy, 1917-1918; Civil War muster roll, 1862; and typescript "Long Island and the Civil War" by Joseph Covas, 1972; photocopy of Special Federal Census Schedule of Surviving Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines and Widows, etc. Some of these surrendered as a result of our speaking to them across the enemy lines by means of a loudspeaker, encouraging them to give up the fight. West, Samuel. The following is taken fromNew York in the War of the Rebellion, 3rd ed. 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 Located at the Georgia Historical Society. [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. 137th New York Infantry, Co.K.Letters (1862-1863). Greene." 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. The gallant defense of Culp's hill by Greene's brigade, and the terrible execution inflicted by its musketry on the assaulting column of the enemy, form one of the most noteworthy incidents of the war. 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". 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 fought here from 713 August, and they suffered 23 killed, 140 wounded, and 40 missing in action. Lieutenant Simpson was immediately recommended General Sebree to receive the Bronze Star. On 1 February 1976, the 3rd Battalion was inactivated, and the 1st and 2nd Battalions were assigned to the 69th Brigade. 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%. The casualties suffered by a typical American infantry regiment serving in World War II were horrendous. 1 item. 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. Casualties for 12 July 1944 were 7 killed, 74 wounded and 7 missing. Madison, WI: Federal Pub. Gettysburg: Historical Articles of Lasting Interest. 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. Joseph 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. Outstanding leadership shown by enlisted men has resulted in numerous recommendations for battlefield appointment as 2nd Lieutenant. It remained at Fort Carson until 12 December 1969 when it was released from active duty, and returned to the Kansas Army National Guard. Arrived Boston P/E 31 August 1945 and moved to Camp Breckinridge Kentucky 4 September 1945 where inactivated on 5 December 1945. 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. At 2200 the 2nd Battalion relieved the 1st Battalion who reverted to reserve. 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. Share a testimony from a relative or a friend, veteran or civilian, resistance member, ally or German, actor or witness of History. After being pinned down by deadly machine gun fire for over two hours, Lieutenant Simpson saw his opportunity when an artillery barrage forced the German machine gunner to take cover for a brief instant. Army. Staff Sergeant William G. Ligon, Lott, Texas, Med Det. 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 attack jumped off at 0600 after an artillery preparation from 600 guns. 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. 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. The regiment was reorganized and officially mustered into service between 9 May and 13 May at Topeka, Kansas, as the 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry. 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. In April, 1864, the corps number was changed to the 20th, Gen. Hooker being placed in command. Compared to this, our own morale remained excellent. Dans la partie basse se trouve deux bolos croiss reprsentant le service durant l'insurrection des Philippines. Thank you to LTC Ben Gardiner for recommending this resource. 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. 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. Jeffers, Ira S.Letter, 11 May 1863 Six Privates 1st Class showed such qualities of leadership under fire that they were promoted to Staff Sergeant, a jump of three grades. Of these, 17 were killed, 106 wounded and 4 missing. The last active unit of the regiment was the 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 137th Infantry. For almost an hour he directed the fire, until the enemy emplacements were neutralized. Willson records his experiences on Gen. William T. Sherman's march from Atlanta to Savannah on the Georgia coast. The five battle stars (awarded in 1945) are for: Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. Albany: J. Another tremendous advantage enjoyed by our forces was that of replacements received. Our 1st Battalion turned back a strong German counterattack at noon. I and K Companies hailed from Wichita, L Company came from Kingman, and M Company was also from Lawrence. 106, [2] p. Infantry Regiment, 137th: Subject.Local: World War I 35th Division 137th Infantry Regiment: Description 2022 Steve A. Hawks If you find that the veteran is absent from the base, you can save it by clicking here (*) Between 8 and 27 June of that year, it also provided riot control during labor troubles at copper mines in Baxter Springs. LeighColl Bk 4: 20 [7] The German counterattack was beaten back. [4], Between 14 December and 26 February 1922, the 1st and 3rd Battalions were called up for riot control during a strike of coal miners at Pittsburg. 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. Papers,1865-1919. However, the 137th Infantry remained in their position northeast of St. 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. During the night of 11 July 1944, the 1st and 2nd Battalions were in position for the attack, with Company G in reserve. The 28th Infantry Division made preparations to relieve us at our present location. Fox, William F. and Sickles, Daniel Edgar. AUDLIN, JOHN B.Age, 33 years. 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. They served for one year during the War in Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom) from October 2005 to October 2006, with the XVIII Airborne Corps, the 3rd and the 4th Infantry Divisions. Click a letter below to go to Soldier names beginning with that letter: This database was compiled by Mr. Rick However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. By 1300 the 1st Battalion had advanced up to 300 yards, but were meeting stiff resistance at la Pte Ferme. 4 pages. Staff Sergeant Walter J. 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. 7 items. The Order is the highest decoration in France and is divided . 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. He warns the people of South Carolina to beware of the invading "Yankees" (to whom he belongs). Propaganda leaflets had also been dropped over the enemy lines during the night, which may have had some results. 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. UNITS ATTACHED TO THE 35th INF. [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. R. SEARS, Colonel, Infantry, Commanding. 1992. After removing the helpless man from the vehicle, they smothered the flames of his burning clothing, all in the face of continued enemy shelling. All rights reserved. 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. - Silver Star Medal; SWA - Seriously Wounded in Action; WIA - Wounded in Action. On 5 August, the 137th Infantry Regiment was drafted into Federal service. 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. All of the letters, written from Savannah, 1865, concern Scofield's role in the march from Atlanta to Savannah. 182 p. : ill., maps ; 21 cm. The total enrollment of the regiment was 1111, of whom 6 officers and 121 men, were killed and mortally wounded11.4 per cent. 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. Textual Records: Regimental, battalion, company, and detachment records, including letters sent and received, correspondence, issuances, rosters, casualty and descriptive lists, descriptive books, and histories, of the 11th Infantry Regiment, 1861-69; 12th Infantry Regiment, 1861-1912; 13th Infantry Regiment, 1861- 1915; 14th Infantry Regiment, Abbreviations contained in this database Colonel Emery was evacuated to the hospital at 2030, 24 July 1944. He has also been recommended for battlefield promotion to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. Extract from Unit roster, 137th NY Infantry Regiment, taken from NY Military Museum web site: McNIEL, VAN NESS. Located at the Military History Institute in Carlisle, PA. Scofield, William S.William H. Scofield letters,1865. [1], The former 1st Infantry Regiment of the Kansas National Guard was consolidated with the 4th Infantry Regiment, organized in 1918, to become the 137th Infantry of the 35th Division on 4 November 1921. The 2nd Battalion on the right, received heavy shell fire and made no marked advance. received authority, August 28, 1862, to recruit this regiment in the then 22d Senatorial District of the State; it was organized at Syracuse and there mustered in the United States service for three years September 17-18, 1862. Private Robert G. Reason and Pfc Robert Waugh were wounded at the same time. For these two members of the Medical Detachment, the Silver Star has been recommended. It is famous for accomplishing a similar feat to the 20th Maine Infantry Regiment during the Battle of Gettysburg on the second day at the other end of the United States' line. After the first few days of the battle replacements were received regularly, both officers and enlisted men. Located at the New York State Library Manuscripts and Special Collections. Lo toward Tessy sur Vire. This page was last edited on 14 June 2022, at 10:06. On the 26th no prisoners were taken. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. [1] They subsequently set sail for Europe, entering the frontline on 18 June 1918. John W. Leedy, the governor of Kansas, issued a call for volunteers to fight in the SpanishAmerican War on 26 April 1898, as soon as war was declared. : War of the Rebellion. The battalion was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, 635th Armor Regiment in 2020, although the structure of the unit remained unchanged. As a staff officer, Willson also touches on the arguments and in-fighting among officers on matters of promotion and command organization. 16 JULY 1944 On Sunday, 16 July 1944, the battle slowed down considerably. Available online at:www.davidcleutz.com/137th-regiment-nystate-volunteers.html A Company (armor): Emporia. "35thInfantryDivision-memory.com" 2010-2023 The contents of this site and the images belong to their respective owners. 1, the first combat order of the 137th Infantry during World War II. of the enrollment; 4 officers and 167 men died of disease, accidents, and all other causes, a total of 294. The Battalion was called to active duty in early August 2005. 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. Casualties for 31 July were 2 killed and 19 wounded. The 2137th returned to Kansas in November 2006. -- Age, 24 years. The 137th was stationed in the Metz area and successfully repulsed a German raid on the night of 2223 June. 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. 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. 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. Fifth Maine Battery. Located at the Neville Public Museum of Brown County, Green Bay, WI. Company B gained the highway leading southwest from Pont Hebert at 0615. 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. Cover title Lo, with the 1st Battalion still in Division reserve. 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. Advanced Scuba Diver; The database contains additional information when known, such as 263-266. He noted there were few casualties among the men of Company I. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) Advanced Training. Casualties for the day were 1 officer and 6 enlisted men wounded. The day was comparatively quiet, with scattered mortar and artillery fire, mostly on road junctions. At 1920 on 10 July 1944, the Regiments first casualty as a result of enemy fire occurred. The prisoners were mostly of Polish, Czech and Austrian descent, and appeared glad to be out of the fighting. 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. 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. Time burst was also used by the Germans. Accession 40908. No enemy prisoners were taken. The Department of Defense, Office of Heraldry later passed a rule that there could be no changes made to insignia after World War II. 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. Regiment database in Excel file format. 137th Infantry Regiment (First Kansas) Organized 17 May 1879 from existing companies in the Kansas Volunteer Militia as the 1st Infantry Regiment (Kansas Volunteer Militia redesignated 7. T. Ryan who served in Company L of the 137th Infantry Regiment. 8 items. 51st Regiment Infantry. 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 records have personal enlistment information and military service, as well as regiment engagements. Subject: Action Against Enemy, Reports After/After Action Reports. The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 1,095 men on its roster for this unit. service. No men were killed on this day, but 5 men were wounded. The 1st Battalion was then maneuvered to the left of the 3rd, and both battalions reorganized. On this day our losses were 9 killed, 11 wounded and 1 missing. A large accession was received from the nth corps, but Col. Ireland and Gen. Geary retained their respective commands. It is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. He also mentions the battles at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. 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. 5th Infantry Regiment 6th Infantry Regiment 6th Machine Gun Battalion. The 3rd Battalion, in the meantime, was mopping up in the area north of Rampan and la Capelle. It is honored by a monument on the Gettysburg battlefield. KIA - Killed in Action; LWA - Lightly Wounded in Action; PH - Purple Heart; SSM 17 items. [1] Service [ edit] Mustered in: September 25, 1862 52nd Regiment Infantry. ( North Culp's Hill tour map ) It was dedicated by the State of New York in 1888. 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. The last active battalion was the 2nd Battalion, as the 2137th Combined Arms Battalion, a component of the 635th Regional Support Group. Civil War diaries, 1857-1863. FIRST OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY : THREE MONTHS' SERVICE. "137th Infantry Regiment (First Kansas) Lineage and Honors", "A History of the 137th Infantry: An All-Kansas National Guard Regiment:: 35th and 89th Division World War I Unit Histories", "Combat History of the 137th Infantry Regiment WWII", "Kansas Adjutant General's Department 2137th Combined Arms Battalion", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=137th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)&oldid=1138303167, Infantry regiments of the United States Army National Guard, Infantry regiments of the United States Army, Military units and formations established in 1879, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 9 February 2023, at 00:00. The Alabama militia was called the Alabama Volunteer Guard. The 137th lost 16 men killed, 100 wounded and 1 missing in action. It was evident that the hedgerows so common in Normandy were being used to the maximum in the plan of the German defense. It reached Eagle Pass, Texas on 7 July. Roster. DIV. [2] On 31 March, the regiment entered Malolos, the capital of the First Philippine Republic. In 1954, the 137th Infantry Regiment was part of the 35th Infantry Division. 4 enlisted men were court-martialed, and 4 men deserted. Enlisted at Oswego, to serve D-Day and Battle of Normandy Encyclopedia. Roberts, E.F.NorwichCWRTColl 11 items. Both the 1st and 3rd Battalions provided relief between 13 and 16 July 1924 after a tornado struck Augusta. 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. 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. [1] The regiment was headquartered at Horton. At noon Company A knocked out enemy strong points at the west edge of Pont Hebert. 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. 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. 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. Morning Reports 136th Armored Maintenance Battalion Morning Reports 136th Field Artillery Battalion Morning Reports 136th Infantry Regiment Morning Reports 137th Armored Ordnance Maintenance . 137th Infantry Regiment 9412 134th Infantry Regiment 9476 Il y a 2464 soldiers without asn. Finding aid available athttp://www.lib.montana.edu/collect/spcoll/findaid/2508.php. Lo, Company K pushed forward to the road at 0910, but was held up there by machine gun fire. Records include muster rolls, payrolls, fine lists, orders and miscellaneous accounts of the Pennsylvania Militia units and volunteers during the war. The baton on the shield is taken from the arrus or coat of arms of Varennes. 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. Lo opposite the 29th Division. Please note: Some morning reports are in poor condition and may be difficult to read. A Paper Prepared and Read before theMassachusetts Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, (MOLLUS) February 10, 1891. On 9 July, the 137th relieved the 119th Infantry Regiment of the 30th Infantry Division. Letter, 1863 May 23. The 3rd Battalion, on the right, had established contact with forces on the strongly held road junction of Highways 2 and 3. 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. The 137th Infantry Regiment (First Kansas) [1] was an infantry regiment of the United States Army.
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