For almost an hour he directed the fire, until the enemy emplacements were neutralized. During the interwar period, the regiment conducted annual summer training mostly at Fort Riley. 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%. On 9 July, the 137th relieved the 119th Infantry Regiment of the 30th Infantry Division. This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August 25, 1862, and ordered to Washington, D. C. It mustered out June 1, 1863.[1]. In the early morning, both the 1st and 2nd Battalions received enemy mortar fire. of Infantry. 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. Our forces consolidated and strengthened their lines during the day. This richly illustrated book chronologically describes the course of Operation Overlord through 357 specific events. LeighColl Bk 4: 20 The regiment was reorganized and officially mustered into service between 9 May and 13 May at Topeka, Kansas, as the 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry. Both the 1st and 3rd Battalions provided relief between 13 and 16 July 1924 after a tornado struck Augusta. This surprise attack was so successful that the 35th Division was not used, and it was soon headed for the greatest American battle of the war. No casualties of any kind were reported on this day for the first time since the regiment entered combat. Our casualties on this day were the heaviest yet, with 21 killed, 87 wounded and 17 missing in action. Therefore current 137th soldiers today wear a crest WITHOUT the five battle stars earned in World War II which looks "empty" to old timers. 1 AUGUST 1944 Task Force S attacked Scofield writes to his father "Camp in the pines, three miles from Sister's Ferry, Savannah River, Georgia," in the third letter, explaining that he thinks his troops should have been permitted to remain and guard Savannah since they captured the city. Thru: Command Channels. 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. K Company Roster - 117th Infantry Regiment. The regiment was still there when an armistice was signed on 12 August. In April, 1864, the corps number was changed to the 20th, Gen. Hooker being placed in command. Originally transcribed by Bruce Bayless in 1970-71 Arizona, Fort Huachuca, Tombstone Arizona. The Division objective at this time was the high ground east and north of Torigni sur Vire. - Silver Star Medal; SWA - Seriously Wounded in Action; WIA - Wounded in Action. Abbreviations contained in this database Blue & Gray Magazine(Spring 2006): pp. Located at the Neville Public Museum of Brown County, Green Bay, WI. This page has been viewed 1,843 times (0 via redirect). 4 pages. Feel free to view examples of morning reports and rosters below. No prisoners were taken. 44-50. Prisoners taken numbered 22 on the 17th and 20 on the 18th. One of the battalion's soldiers was killed in action. Cover title [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. They were published as a set of 8 volumes. -Col., Thomas D. Fouts; Maj., Page J. Pickerell. Located at the Military History Institute in Carlisle, PA. Whittier, Edward, "The Left Attack (Ewell's), Gettysburg." 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. Bayless family. On 7 March 1885, the Kansas Volunteer Militia became the Kansas National Guard.[1]. B. Lyon Company, 1912. The 1st Battalion remained in Division reserve. 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. Provisional Brigade, Aquia Creek, Va., Patrick's Command, Army of the Potomac, to January, 1863. (Enlisted man's letter, Oct 25, 1862). After the first few days of the battle replacements were received regularly, both officers and enlisted men. One man was wounded on the 29th, as the casualties remained almost non-existent for the third consecutive day. He has also been recommended for battlefield promotion to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. They advanced on, and were the first to enter, Caloocan on 10 February. The regimental crest is a shield with a blue back-ground edged with gold. 102nd Engineer Battalion, (Combat) New York National Guard. [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. Forty prisoners were taken. Aside from artillery and mortar fire the 137th Infantry encountered no enemy action from 20 to 23 July. [1] This neutralized the first nest. 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. Bloomer wrote about missing the battle, having rejoined the Company as they were retreating. At the bottom are crossed, golden bolos representing service of the 20th Kansas in The Philippine War. 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, That night, at 2000, Colonel Harold R. Emery reported and assumed command. The Battalion also supported DOD and State Department missions building capacities among partner nations across east Africa. 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. 11 items. Farwell, 1864. Enlisted at Oswego, to serve 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. 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. Lo. by Brevet Captain Edward N. Whittier, U.S.V. On 24 April, the 20th Kansas was involved in the advance against Calumpit, and in the next month, against San Thomas. Jeffers, Ira S.Ira S. Jeffers Letter, 1864 : 137th New York Volunteer Infantry. When this TD bogged down, he returned to bring up another which pulled the first to safety. The attack jumped off at 0600 after an artillery preparation from 600 guns. 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. The Civil War Archive section, 137th Regiment Infantry, (accessed 25 May 2012). The 3rd Battalion, in the meantime, was mopping up in the area north of Rampan and la Capelle. 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. 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Colonel Robert Sears joined the regiment at 1830 and assumed command at 2030. These two members of Company A observed a disabled tank in an area in which they knew an artillery barrage was due to fall. 397th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division Rufus Dalton was at the Maginot Line bouncing mortar shells off an old citadel. 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. Located at the Library of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. 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 regiment traced its history back to the organization of the 1st Infantry Regiment of the Kansas Volunteer Militia from pre-existing companies on 17 May 1879. Additional recruits came from Topeka and Cottonwood Falls. 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. 17 items. [Trenton, NJ : Xlibris Corp.], 2004, 343 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Located at University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va. Greene, George S. "Address of Maj. Gen. George S. Of these, 17 were killed, 106 wounded and 4 missing. The loudspeaker method of contacting the enemy troops was again used, and 25 prisoners were taken. Company F also encountered an enemy patrol during the night. 28 JULY 1944 On the 28th, the 35th Division became part of V Corps, and resumed the attack at 1000. On the 20th, 8 prisoners were taken. 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 Morning Reports 136th Armored Maintenance Battalion Morning Reports 136th Field Artillery Battalion Morning Reports 136th Infantry Regiment Morning Reports 137th Armored Ordnance Maintenance . 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. Advanced Scuba Diver; Between 8 and 27 June of that year, it also provided riot control during labor troubles at copper mines in Baxter Springs. Book/Printed Material A short history and illustrated roster of the 112th infantry, army of the United States, Colonel George C. Rickards commanding, 1917 . The only casualties reported for the day were 2 men wounded. Greene." 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. On 1 September 2008, the inactive 1st Battalion, 137th Infantry was consolidated with the active 635th Armored Regiment, and the consolidated unit was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, 635th Armored Regiment. The Crest and motto were approved December 8, 1930. 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. The 137th, less 1st Battalion was in Division reserve. 28 cm. Headquarters Company . The 1st Battalion was slowed up during the early part of the day. Infantry Regiment, 137th: Subject.Local: World War I 35th Division 137th Infantry Regiment: Description Welman, Lysander. Visibility was poor, and aerial support was called off, but the artillery support remained excellent. Army. Located at the New York State Library Manuscripts and Special Collections. After beating back a fierce German counterattack in the Gremercey Forest, the regiment moved north to Metz. It reached Eagle Pass, Texas on 7 July. Mondays fighting cost the life of 1st Lt. Jack Yost of Culver, Kansas. No enemy prisoners were taken. Final report on the battlefield of Gettysburg. Holding the Right : The 137th New York Regiment at Gettysburg." The Battalion was called to active duty in early August 2005. T. Ryan who served in Company L of the 137th Infantry Regiment. 1st Lt. John R. Huntley of Company L was killed, the first officer of the regiment to give his life in this conflict. The 3rd Battalion was held as Division reserve, due to their late debarkation and arrival in the area. 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. Their fresh troops made gains up to 1500 yards during the day. Enemy fire continued from the church north of St. Gilles, and at 1045 elements of the 1st Battalion stormed that stronghold and took it and the surrounding buildings. This Regiment is a composite organization made np largely out of two . from The New York Times: He makes the mi The Germans had fallen back across the river opposite our own forces, and to positions south of St. Archer, John M. "The Bullets Came Thick and Close: The 137th New York Infantry on Culp's Hill." Jorgensen, Jay. 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. 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. 51st Regiment Infantry. By 1630 the 1st Battalion was attacking the enemy stronghold at la Marel, where German troops had assembled in the stone buildings in that area. Corporal Seiwert, during the night of 15 July, braved an enemy artillery barrage to go to the aid of two wounded officers. There was one report of enemy aircraft over the area. Colonel Alexander, 1st Battalion Commander, was wounded and Lt Colonel Stowers assumed command of the battalion. 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 One officer, Lt. George P. Brown, was killed on this day. 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]. On 1 September 1992, the 1st Battalion was inactivated, leaving the 2nd Battalion as the only active unit of the regiment.[1]. 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. [9] They assumed occupation duties in Germany until returning to the US,[10] and were inactivated on 5 December 1945 at Camp Breckinridge. D-Day and Battle of Normandy Encyclopedia. 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. Plus, he's wearing a guard duty belt for some reason. 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. 53rd Regiment Infantry. Located at the New York State Library Manuscripts and Special Collections. The Alabama Militia Before the war every state had a militia, the forerunner of today's National Guard. Lo road. Papers,1865-1919. No prisoners were taken on the 27th, 28th, or 29th. 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 Casualties in the 137th for the first days operations were 12 killed, 96 wounded and 18 missing in action. On 20 July, Company C put on a successful raid of its own against the enemy. Willson records his experiences on Gen. William T. Sherman's march from Atlanta to Savannah on the Georgia coast. Some of the prisoners reported that many German soldiers wanted to surrender, but were being closely watched by officers and non-commissioned officers. (Enlisted man's letters, Dec 25, 1863 & Dec 24, 1864). Lo, Company K pushed forward to the road at 0910, but was held up there by machine gun fire. 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. The personal record and unit information makes the collection valuable to anyone with New York ancestors in . The 137th New York Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. 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. The Civil War Battle Unit Details Return to Results UNION NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS 137th Regiment, New York Infantry Overview: Organized at Binghamton, N. Y., and mustered in September 25, 1862. Gettysburg: Historical Articles of Lasting Interest. 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 25 September found the 137th Infantry in position facing Vauquois Hill, an impregnable natural fortress the Germans had held over four years. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. He noted there were few casualties among the men of Company I. HISTORY OF THE 112th INFANTRY This book contains the photographs of the officers and soldiers of the 112th Infantry. The book, Combat History of the 137th IR, World War II, printed by "Special Troops" in 1946 shows the crest with five battle stars. United States. (Enlisted man's diary, Jun 25-Jul 5, 1863). 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. No men were killed on this day, but 5 men were wounded. Propaganda leaflets had also been dropped over the enemy lines during the night, which may have had some results. The alphabetical listings on these web pages includes the soldier's Last Name, The casualties suffered by a typical American infantry regiment serving in World War II were horrendous. The casualties in the 137th at Gettysburg exceeded those of any other regiment in the corps, amounting to 40 killed, 87 wounded and 10 missing. Home. 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. Published for the comrades of the renowned defenders by the Acme Pub. 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. The 2nd Battalion on their left, was held up by a machine gun strong point near la Capelle until 1435. While administering aid, he himself was hit by shrapnel, but continued to treat their wounds and remained with them for an hour in the midst of fire until they were evacuated. The 3rd Battalion, on the right, had established contact with forces on the strongly held road junction of Highways 2 and 3. 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. Cases of individual heroism include those of Sergeant Earl V. Spengler, 1514 Pennsylvania, Wichita, Kansas, and of Corporal Peter Seiwert of Garden Plain, Kansas. 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. [2], On 6 September 1899, the 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry boarded transports and steamed for the US, arriving on 10 October. 12 JULY 1944 The regiment again attacked at 0800 on 12 July 1944, with 2nd and 3rd Battalions in the leading echelon. Lt. Garthwaite and Lt. Kennedy were killed. The 137th shared in all the marches and battles of the Atlanta campaign, and then marched with Sherman to the sea." Son of Elias H. McNiel & Julia A. Tank destroyers were attached to the regiment and heavy artillery support was continued. 7 items. 137th New York Infantry, Co.K.Letters (1862-1863). 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. Company C encountered some machine gun fire, and called for Tank Destroyers to take out blockhouses, which they spotted. Roster. Casualties for 12 July 1944 were 7 killed, 74 wounded and 7 missing. In particular, he comments on the primitive conditions of army camps and the long arduous marches each day. Disregarding his own chances of being wounded in this shellfire, Lieutenant Simpson was able to drag his fellow officer to the slight protection of a tree and some hedge, where he rendered all assistance possible. Includes detailed letters / reports on the engagement of troops of the 137th New York Infantry Regiment at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. On 1 April 1963, the battle groups were redesignated as battalions. RICHARD H. NEDDERSEN Colonel, Infantry USAR Commanding April 25, 1955 Digitized by Google. The regiment and brigade became a part of the 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized). of the enrollment; 4 officers and 167 men died of disease, accidents, and all other causes, a total of 294. 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. They were sworn in as commissioned officers at 1500 and assigned to their original companies. At noon Company A knocked out enemy strong points at the west edge of Pont Hebert. Also recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross and for battlefield promotion to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant is Technical Sergeant Claude A. Hupp of Overbrook, Kansas, a Platoon Sergeant of Company M. On 13 July, after several unsuccessful attempts of his platoon to cross a field which the Germans had well covered with machine gun fire, and after his Platoon Leader was killed, Sergeant Hupp determined the location of the enemy emplacements, obtained a light machine gun, and firing from the hip, killed three Germans.