Although continued German fire prevented his evacuation from that area until the following day, Lieutenant Guinessy was still alive when finally evacuated. 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. They advanced on, and were the first to enter, Caloocan on 10 February. 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. 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). 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. include the following: BSM - Bronze Star Medal; CIB - Combat Infantry Badge; DOW [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. 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. He noted there were few casualties among the men of Company I. These forces received heavy fire from enemy 88mm artillery regularly during the day, although at 1145 our own artillery knocked out two enemy mobile 88s. The Civil War Archive section, 137th Regiment Infantry, (accessed 25 May 2012). Smithtown Historical Society (Smithtown, N.Y.)Military records, 1808-1918. Transcriptions only. 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. Forty-seven prisoners were taken during the day. 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. The 2137th returned to Kansas in November 2006. Casualties for the day were 1 officer and 6 enlisted men wounded. Located at the New York State Library Manuscripts and Special Collections. The 1st Battalion then moved on and contacted elements of the 3rd Battalion, which had cut in behind these strong points. It is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. 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. [6] On 6 August, the regiment had a break from the fighting. 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. Col., Edward J. Robinson; Lieut. 10-11 JULY 1944 The 1st. 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. 137th Infantry Regiment; 138th Infantry Regiment; 129th Machine Gun Battalion; 70th Brigade Infantry - Brigadier General Charles I. Martin The last active battalion was the 2nd Battalion, as the 2137th Combined Arms Battalion, a component of the 635th Regional Support Group. Mondays fighting cost the life of 1st Lt. Jack Yost of Culver, Kansas. At the bottom are crossed, golden bolos representing service of the 20th Kansas in The Philippine War. 29 JULY 1944 The 1st Battalion reverted to regimental control on 29th July. 397th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division Rufus Dalton was at the Maginot Line bouncing mortar shells off an old citadel. 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 3rd Battalion was committed at 1830. Officers mentioned most frequently in Willson's diaries include Goddard, Col. David Ireland, 137th New York Infantry, and Capt. Six Privates 1st Class showed such qualities of leadership under fire that they were promoted to Staff Sergeant, a jump of three grades. Albany: J. 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 2nd Infantry Division was now on the left of the 35th, with the 29th Division as Corps reserve. 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. The 137th New York Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. ( North Culp's Hill tour map ) It was dedicated by the State of New York in 1888. Lo. He has also been recommended for battlefield promotion to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. ferred to Co. E, this regiment, January 28, 1865; to Co. D, Ninety-first Infantry, June 5, 1865. Contributing to the success of the regiment in its initial operation was the smooth handling of supplies of all classes. After being held up in the early part of the day, the 2nd Battalion broke through for a gain of 500 years. I proudly recommend to all this history of the 361st Infantry Regiment, United States Army Reserve. Roster. Greene kept this diary during a tour with his father, Brig. The 20th Kansas had not seen combat against the Spaniards and were camped in tobacco warehouses in Manila until February 1899 when the Philippine Insurrection began. 17-18 JULY 1944 On Monday, 17 July the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 137th Infantry jumped off at 0430, an earlier hour than had been customary previously. 25 September found the 137th Infantry in position facing Vauquois Hill, an impregnable natural fortress the Germans had held over four years. After the company radio man had been killed, Sergeant Hughbanks removed the radio from the dead soldier, called the battalion OP and requested artillery fire on the German position. Corporal Seiwert, during the night of 15 July, braved an enemy artillery barrage to go to the aid of two wounded officers. The 3rd Battalion remained in reserve in a switch with the 1st Battalion shortly after midnight. Thru: Command Channels. He began FIRST OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY : THREE MONTHS' SERVICE. : War of the Rebellion. He then led his platoon to clear out the remaining two nests. During the day the 117th Infantry (30th Division) pushed across our front, and we moved to a new area between la Luzerne and St. Click a letter below to go to Soldier names beginning with that letter: This database was compiled by Mr. Rick After minor patrolling in Alsace-Lorraine, they moved north to fight in the Battle of the Bulge on 26 December 1944. The 137th Infantry left its England stations at Bodmin and Newquay on 4 July 1944. Abbreviations contained in this database Palmer, David W. The forgotten hero of Gettysburg : a biography of General George Sears Greene. After the first few days of the battle replacements were received regularly, both officers and enlisted men. Arizona, Fort Huachuca, Tombstone Arizona. Arrived Boston P/E 31 August 1945 and moved to Camp Breckinridge Kentucky 4 September 1945 where inactivated on 5 December 1945. Division, 35th; United States. Muster Rolls Of The New York Infantry Regiments During The Civil War These rosters were compiled by the New York State Adjutant General Office. 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. Using sound judgment and quick thinking, Gonzales commanded an attached Tank Destroyer, whose crew had been reduced by enemy fire, and blasted out a gun nest. 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. 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 1st attack the 137th made was on the morning of 11 July 1944, and they made small gains at the cost of 12 killed, 96 wounded, and 18 missing. Lo, to the vicinity of la Barbee, and remained in Division reserve. Obtained fromhttp://www.soldierstudies.org/. The main effort for the Division was made by the 134th Infantry, on the Division left, who were committed for the first time. Home. The 1st Battalion cleaned out remaining hostile resistance in the vicinity of St. Gilles by 1400. 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. 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. This page was last edited on 14 June 2022, at 10:06. The 137th fought here from 713 August, and they suffered 23 killed, 140 wounded, and 40 missing in action. Golf Co 106th Forward Support Company: Manhattan. - Died of Wounds; DSC - Distinguished Service Cross; GCM - Good Conduct Medal; (Enlisted man's letters, Dec 25, 1863 & Dec 24, 1864). High among these was the heroic action of Technical Sergeant Frank A. Gonzales of Augusta, Kansas, a Platoon Sergeant in Company I. Bloomer, Hiram. Located at the New York State Library Manuscripts and Special Collections. [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. Unit Rosters and Unit Photographs; About Us; 137th Infantry Regiment, 137th Infantry Regiment, Back to the 35th Infantry Division. 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 137th lost 16 men killed, 100 wounded and 1 missing in action. 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. Company C encountered an enemy patrol, which was driven off, in the first actual contact with the enemy. Papers,1865-1919. 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. CLICK HERE to download a copy of the 137th Infantry Regiment database in Excel file format. Clearing the area boosted the number of prisoners captured to 54 for the 19th. 28 JULY 1944 On the 28th, the 35th Division became part of V Corps, and resumed the attack at 1000. They were sworn in as commissioned officers at 1500 and assigned to their original companies. The 137th, less 1st Battalion was in Division reserve. Welman, Lysander. The 30th Division attacked in their sector on July 25th, following a terrific air attack on enemy lines at 1100. Eight of the enemy were killed, twelve taken prisoner, and a large amount of enemy materiel captured. 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 30th Division remained on the right. Jeffers, Ira S.Letter, 11 May 1863 Gen. George Sears Greene of the Army of the Potomac. 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. The database contains additional information when known, such as 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. Table of Contents. 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. Hazard, George Riley. 51st Regiment Infantry. Army. The book, Combat History of the 137th IR, World War II, printed by "Special Troops" in 1946 shows the crest with five battle stars. 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. Final report on the battlefield of Gettysburg. Many of the wounded had returned to duty, and these and new replacements totaled 826. [3] The regiment returned to Fort Riley and was mustered out on 30 October. One of the battalion's soldiers was killed in action. The 1st Battalion remained in Division reserve. 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. 106, [2] p. For almost an hour he directed the fire, until the enemy emplacements were neutralized. The 320th Infantry also attacked at that time. No enemy prisoners were taken. Aside from artillery and mortar fire the 137th Infantry encountered no enemy action from 20 to 23 July. On 1 September 1992, the 1st Battalion was inactivated, leaving the 2nd Battalion as the only active unit of the regiment.[1]. The 137th Infantry left its England stations at Bodmin and Newquay on 4 July 1944. Other names and updates will be added if they become available (Contact Darrel Hagberg, see below). It reached Eagle Pass, Texas on 7 July. 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. 28 cm. The 3rd Battalion pushed on to Highway 3 southwest of St. Gilles, where they were held up by machine gun fire, mines and booby traps. 4 enlisted men were court-martialed, and 4 men deserted. Thank you. 8 items. 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. [1] Service [ edit] 58th Regiment Infantry. 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. At 0945, Lt. 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. A large accession was received from the nth corps, but Col. Ireland and Gen. Geary retained their respective commands. This neutralized the first nest. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. However, the 137th Infantry remained in their position northeast of St. Letters sent to Jennings' sister regarding his experiences of military life. No large gains were made by any battalion during the day. Gale, Andrew H.Civil War letters and diary of Andrew H. Gale of the 137th Regiment, New York State Volunteers. One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Indiana Infantry. 17 items. On the left of the 137th Infantry was the 320th Infantry, and on the right the 30th Division, who were operating across the river. 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. The 137th Infantry Regiment (First Kansas)[1] was an infantry regiment of the United States Army. 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 records have personal enlistment information and military service, as well as regiment engagements. Eight rounds of 88mm artillery fire were poured into the area occupied by Company H, and Private Owen J. McBride was killed. 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. NorwichCWRTColl 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. He also mentions the battles at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. The 12th corps left Virginia in Sept., 1863, and went to Tennessee, joining Grant's army at Chattanooga. 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. 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. [6], In the afternoon of 6 August 1944, the regiment was on the move again, to the Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcout area. Boston : J.E. 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. 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. The regiment moved to the area near le Renoudiere and prepared to attack the following morning. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. TRANSMITTED TO THE LEGISLATURE JANUARY, 1905, SERIAL No. Lt. Garthwaite and Lt. Kennedy were killed. 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. Bayless family. 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 alphabetical listings on these web pages includes the soldier's Last Name, 1 folder (.05 cubic feet). Hyde, J.S. 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. [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. [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.