The regiment was reorganized and officially mustered into service between 9 May and 13 May at Topeka, Kansas, as the 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry. He then led his platoon to clear out the remaining two nests. T. Ryan who served in Company L of the 137th Infantry Regiment. Golf Co 106th Forward Support Company: Manhattan. Originally transcribed by Bruce Bayless in 1970-71 On 20 July, Company C put on a successful raid of its own against the enemy. 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. During the period 11-17 July, he constantly kept the radio in operation, despite enemy fire. Lo, with the 1st Battalion still in Division reserve. Therefore current 137th soldiers today wear a crest WITHOUT the five battle stars earned in World War II which looks "empty" to old timers. Their fresh troops made gains up to 1500 yards during the day. from Business Insider: We also filled sandbags and did guard duty (without weapons). In memoriam :George Sears Greene, brevet major-general, United States volunteers, 1801-1899. Greene, F. V. (Francis Vinton). In the month following their arrival the regiment was engaged in the midnight battle at Wauhatchie, where it lost 15 killed and 75 wounded; and, a few weeks later, fought with Hooker at Lookout mountain in the famous 'battle above the clouds;' casualties in that battle, 6 killed and 32 wounded. In 1954, the 137th Infantry Regiment was part of the 35th Infantry Division. At noon Company A knocked out enemy strong points at the west edge of Pont Hebert. B. Lyon Company, 1912. 51st Regiment Infantry. At the close of the week, the XIX Corps was still operating with the 30th Division on the right, the 35th Division in the center, and the 29th division on the left. July 1996. 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. His unit was suddenly pulled and sent to take Patton's place in the line after the general was summoned to the Bulge. 28 JULY 1944 On the 28th, the 35th Division became part of V Corps, and resumed the attack at 1000. During its wartime service, the regiment had 3 officers and 19 enlisted men killed in action. Throughout the day the regiment was subjected to heavy machine gun and mortar fire from well dug-in positions, and from 88mm and 150mm artillery fire from the rear. (Chaplain's letter to father of Charles H. Williams, informing him of Sgt's death). With the attack scarcely begun, Colonel Layng was wounded in the face and leg by machine gun fire at 0715. 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. If you find that the veteran is absent from the base, you can save it by clicking here (*) The actual surrender of Savannah was not recorded by Willson, but the subsequent march from that city to Columbia, S.C., received many entries. No prisoners were taken on the 27th, 28th, or 29th. Located at the Library of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. 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 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. After minor patrolling in Alsace-Lorraine, they moved north to fight in the Battle of the Bulge on 26 December 1944. The Alabama Militia Before the war every state had a militia, the forerunner of today's National Guard. 1 folder (.05 cubic feet). A large accession was received from the nth corps, but Col. Ireland and Gen. Geary retained their respective commands. No prisoners were taken. 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. Final report on the battlefield of Gettysburg. [2] On 16 May, the regiment left for Camp Merritt, California, and due to disease, the regiment was forced to relocate to Camp Merriam, just north of the Presidio of San Francisco on 5 August. It remained at Fort Carson until 12 December 1969 when it was released from active duty, and returned to the Kansas Army National Guard. 44-50. If, however, you know of a resource that is not listed below, please send an email tong.ny.nyarng.list.historians@mail.milwith the name of the resource and where it is located. The weather remained cloudy, with intermittent showers. These two members of Company A observed a disabled tank in an area in which they knew an artillery barrage was due to fall. The Roster shows the soldier's Rank, Army Serial Number (Dog Tag Number) and Duty. [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. The baton was awarded to the City of Varennes when a young Lieutenant captured Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette at Varennes when they were attempting to escape from Paris during the French Revolution. The artillery and infantry regiments were composed of freed slaves, enlisted into United States service, and credited as being Alabama organizations. They were in the thick of fighting until 9 November when they were relieved. The Germans launched Operation Lttich, a counterattack against Mortain, to contain the Allied breakout from Normandy, and they met heavy opposition from the American forces. The regiment captured 47 prisoners on 13 July, most of which were Poles, Czechs, and Austrians who seemed glad to be out of the fighting. Aside from artillery and mortar fire the 137th Infantry encountered no enemy action from 20 to 23 July. No casualties of any kind were reported on this day for the first time since the regiment entered combat. 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]. (Enlisted man's diary, Sep 22, 1864-Jun 20, 1865). One man was wounded on the 29th, as the casualties remained almost non-existent for the third consecutive day. 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. The 320th Infantry also attacked at that time. 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. 20-23 JULY 1944 On 20 July the 1st and 3rd Battalions strengthened their positions north of the river, with the 2nd Battalion in a reserve status. A Typical AEF Infantry Regiment The 147th Infantry, 37th "Buckeye" Division Contributed by Tom McLeod: Regimental Victory Parade in Cincinnati, 1919. . United States. Tim Aumiller, Infantry Division Components of the U.S. Army, 76. Obtained fromhttp://www.soldierstudies.org/. 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. 137th Infantry Regiment 9412 134th Infantry Regiment 9476 Il y a 2464 soldiers without asn. Lo, then notified the artillery who demolished the building. 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. Eight of the enemy were killed, twelve taken prisoner, and a large amount of enemy materiel captured. 17 items. One man was killed and one wounded on the 24th. Staff Sergeant William G. Ligon, Lott, Texas, Med Det. Infantry Regiment, 137th: Subject.Local: World War I 35th Division 137th Infantry Regiment: Description Morning Reports 136th Armored Maintenance Battalion Morning Reports 136th Field Artillery Battalion Morning Reports 136th Infantry Regiment Morning Reports 137th Armored Ordnance Maintenance . The 2nd Division on the left of the 35th Division, and the 30th Division on the right, continued the attack as the V Corps drove south and east from St. Archer, John M. "The Bullets Came Thick and Close: The 137th New York Infantry on Culp's Hill." West, Samuel. DIV. 3 v. This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August 25, 1862, and ordered to Washington, D. C. It mustered out June 1, 1863.[1]. Gettysburg, Pa. : Friends of the National Parks at Gettysburg, 2001. Both the 1st and 3rd Battalions provided relief between 13 and 16 July 1924 after a tornado struck Augusta. [7] They continued moving until they reached the vicinity of Mortain, where the men began patrolling in conjunction with soldiers from the 30th Infantry Division. The 1st Battalion remained in Division reserve. Roberts, E.F.NorwichCWRTColl Albany: J.B. Lyon Co., State printers, 1909. This page has been viewed 1,843 times (0 via redirect). Letter, 1863 May 23. Reports from German prisoners indicated that their replacements were practically non-existent. 61 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Abbreviations contained in this database Unit Rosters and Unit Photographs; About Us; 137th Infantry Regiment, 137th Infantry Regiment, Back to the 35th Infantry Division. Phone: (518) 581-5100 | Fax: (518) 581-5111. [2] On 25 March, the regiment swam the Tullahan River, captured a Blockhouse, and then was involved in the engagements of Malinta and Meycauayan three days later. 16 JULY 1944 On Sunday, 16 July 1944, the battle slowed down considerably. The regiment was still there when an armistice was signed on 12 August. 13 JULY 1944 On 13 July 1944, the regiment attacked at 0800, with the 3rd & 2nd Battalions again leading. 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. 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 Crest and motto were approved December 8, 1930. 1, the first combat order of the 137th Infantry during World War II. [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. as it becomes available. 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"137th Regiment, New York State Volunteers." Colonel Robert Sears joined the regiment at 1830 and assumed command at 2030. : War of the Rebellion. Private 1st Class Leonard L. Coffman of Waukesha, Wisconsin, and Private 1st Class Cofford S. Goza of Avans, Georgia, both of Company M, have been recommended as deserving of the Silver Star for their rescue of an injured soldier of the 219th Field Artillery Battalion who was enveloped in the flames of a burning quarter-ton truck after a direct hit from enemy artillery. [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. Lo. Tank destroyers were attached to the regiment and heavy artillery support was continued. The day was comparatively quiet, with scattered mortar and artillery fire, mostly on road junctions. In the center is a gold bar or baton. Book/Printed Material A short history and illustrated roster of the 112th infantry, army of the United States, Colonel George C. Rickards commanding, 1917 . Casualties of the 137th Infantry for the two days fighting were 13 killed, 61 wounded and 6 missing on Monday 17 July 1944, and 11 killed, 57 wounded and 7 missing on the 18th. Jennings, Hudson. Feel free to view examples of morning reports and rosters below. This page was last edited on 14 June 2022, at 10:06. For this act, Sergeant Gonzales has been recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross. 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 personal record and unit information makes the collection valuable to anyone with New York ancestors in . 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 1st Battalion cleaned out remaining hostile resistance in the vicinity of St. Gilles by 1400. One of the battalion's soldiers was killed in action. This Regiment is a composite organization made np largely out of two . Located at the Military History Institute in Carlisle, PA. Fennell, Charles C.The attack and defense of Culp's Hill : Greene's Brigade at the battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. No men were killed on this day, but 5 men were wounded. At 0945, Lt. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. [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. In the first letter, Scofield describes his march from Atlanta to Savannah and remarks on the kindness of the residents of Savannah. German prisoners also reported their morale as very low, due to continued artillery pounding and their own lack of supplies and replacements. Roster. Also, if you have any materials in your possession that you would like to donate, the museum is always looking for items specific to New York's military heritage. The Germans, from their positions across the river, continued to shell our troops with mortar and artillery fire, and shortly before 2300 Wednesday night, single-engine enemy bombers flew over the regimental area dropping flares and butterfly bombs. Army. 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. 39 ALBANY BKANDOW PRINTING COMPANY STATE LEGISLATIVE PRINTERS 1905 OF THE 7645130 . On 1 May 1989, the regiment was withdrawn from the Combat Arms Regimental System and reorganized under the United States Army Regimental System. 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. Eight rounds of 88mm artillery fire were poured into the area occupied by Company H, and Private Owen J. McBride was killed. Civil War diaries, 1857-1863. They advanced on, and were the first to enter, Caloocan on 10 February. Located at the New York State Library Manuscripts and Special Collections. 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. Brigadier General Edmund Sebree, assistant division commander, assumed command of the 137th Infantry at 0830. For more information on the history of this unit, see: Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. Boston : J.E. Lo, core of the German defenses in this sector. CLICK HERE to download a copy of the 137th 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. [6], In the afternoon of 6 August 1944, the regiment was on the move again, to the Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcout area. These books were digitized by Yale University and Cornell University. Bombing caused 2 men to be killed and 3 men injured in the regiment. 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. As a staff officer, Willson also touches on the arguments and in-fighting among officers on matters of promotion and command organization. The change was made in accordance with a 2012 Army chief of staff directive. With the 3rd Battalion established 200 yards north of Highway 2, main road to St. Throughout the siege of St. 52nd Regiment Infantry. Army. The Order is the highest decoration in France and is divided . The 137th Infantry left its England stations at Bodmin and Newquay on 4 July 1944. 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. Six Privates 1st Class showed such qualities of leadership under fire that they were promoted to Staff Sergeant, a jump of three grades. 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. 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. He began 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. During the night of 11 July 1944, the 1st and 2nd Battalions were in position for the attack, with Company G in reserve. The 3rd Battalion was held as Division reserve, due to their late debarkation and arrival in the area. Albany: J.B. Lyon Co., printers, 1902. The 1st Battalion was then maneuvered to the left of the 3rd, and both battalions reorganized. In the second letter, he states that he does not want to leave Savannah, a beautiful city, but that he has been ordered into South Carolina; he also notes that the weather is more like a northern spring that winter (the letter was written in January). Located at the Georgia Historical Society. Henry and Burtis Bayless Letters. Letter written at camp near Aquia Creek, Virginia that contains news about Company I in the aftermath of the battle at Chancellorsville, Virginia. Spreadsheet. The 137th New York Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. 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. Col. Greene's speech before the McClellan Club of Ward eleven, Boston, October 28, 1864. The 56th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment served from October of 1861 until July of 1865 in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War. include the following: BSM - Bronze Star Medal; CIB - Combat Infantry Badge; DOW Westminster, Md. 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. After beating back a fierce German counterattack in the Gremercey Forest, the regiment moved north to Metz. The regiment left the State September 27, 1862; it served in the 3d Brigade, 2d Division, 12th Corps, from September 30, 1862; in the 3d Brigade, 2d Division, 2Oth Corps, from April, 1864; and it was honorably discharged and mustered out, under Col. Koert S. Van Voorhees, June 9, 1865, near Bladensburg, Md. Cover title After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. This is meant to be a comprehensive list. Bloomer wrote about missing the battle, having rejoined the Company as they were retreating. Left State for Washington, D. C., September 25, 1862. Cousin, Abram. Woods, Francis H. Correspondence,1863-1865. 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. After receiving enemy bombing during the night, the regiment attacked in column of battalions at 0618, with the 3rd Battalion leading and the 1st following at 300 yards. ROSTER OF OHIO SOLDIERS. At 2200 the 2nd Battalion relieved the 1st Battalion who reverted to reserve. It reached Eagle Pass, Texas on 7 July. I and K Companies hailed from Wichita, L Company came from Kingman, and M Company was also from Lawrence. 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. On 1 February 1976, the 3rd Battalion was inactivated, and the 1st and 2nd Battalions were assigned to the 69th Brigade. Jeffers, Ira S.Letter, 11 May 1863 Extract from Unit roster, 137th NY Infantry Regiment, taken from NY Military Museum web site: McNIEL, VAN NESS. Gettysburg: Historical Articles of Lasting Interest. Its regimental motto is Cargoneek Guyoxim, which is Chippewa Indian for "Always Ready." The 147th Infantry Regiment . In April, 1864, the corps number was changed to the 20th, Gen. Hooker being placed in command. [2] On 31 March, the regiment entered Malolos, the capital of the First Philippine Republic. RICHARD H. NEDDERSEN Colonel, Infantry USAR Commanding April 25, 1955 Digitized by Google. This regiment was organized at Indianapolis in May 1864. All elements were encountering heavy minefields and 88mm fire. 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 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. After removing the helpless man from the vehicle, they smothered the flames of his burning clothing, all in the face of continued enemy shelling. Frederick Phisterer. 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]. 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. Three prisoners were taken during the day. 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. 53rd Regiment Infantry. 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. 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. Greene's Brigade. 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. 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. The 28th Infantry Division made preparations to relieve us at our present location. 25-26 JULY 1944 The 30th Division continued their attack on the right the following day, and the 2nd Division launched an attack at 0600, but again our status remained unchanged. 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 moved 500 yards before being held up by machine gun fire. 106, [2] p. This incident occurred on 11 July near St. Gilles. The Sergeant then blasted out the remaining nests and his platoon was able to advance. - Died of Wounds; DSC - Distinguished Service Cross; GCM - Good Conduct Medal; Located at University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va. Greene, George S. "Address of Maj. Gen. George S. At 1600 a strong enemy position was captured about 1000 yards south of St. Gilles. Also includes a typed transcript of the letter. 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. 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. Gen. George Sears Greene of the Army of the Potomac. [3] The regiment returned to Fort Riley and was mustered out on 30 October. 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. The 137th suffered 2 men killed and 3 wounded due to this friendly fire incident. It is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. 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. 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. The 137th force had encountered a fortified church on Highway 3, north of St. Gilles, and for most of the morning were pinned down by heavy machine gun, mortar and artillery fire.