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. All of the letters, written from Savannah, 1865, concern Scofield's role in the march from Atlanta to Savannah. Staff Sergeant Walter J. Loren Tuller, 60th New York Infantry. Previously known as the 6th Ohio Infantry, it has served in several American wars as a combat infantry unit, but now maintains the Ohio RTI (Regional Training Institute) in Columbus, Ohio. On the 26th no prisoners were taken. Colonel Robert Sears joined the regiment at 1830 and assumed command at 2030. The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 1,095 men on its roster for this unit. This regiment was organized at Indianapolis in May 1864. The 137th shared in all the marches and battles of the Atlanta campaign, and then marched with Sherman to the sea." Civil War diaries, 1857-1863. It brought 456 men to the field. No prisoners were taken. Albany: J. Left State for Washington, D. C., September 25, 1862. The 137th was stationed in the Metz area and successfully repulsed a German raid on the night of 2223 June. 2023 New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center. After removing the helpless man from the vehicle, they smothered the flames of his burning clothing, all in the face of continued enemy shelling. [2] On 31 March, the regiment entered Malolos, the capital of the First Philippine Republic. To: The Adjutant General, Washington 25, D. C. Arizona, Fort Huachuca, Tombstone Arizona. Located at the Military History Institute in Carlisle, PA. Scofield, William S.William H. Scofield letters,1865. This page was last edited on 14 June 2022, at 10:06. (Enlisted man's letters, Dec 25, 1863 & Dec 24, 1864). The actual surrender of Savannah was not recorded by Willson, but the subsequent march from that city to Columbia, S.C., received many entries. 137th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry Contents 1 Brief History 2 Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin 3 Other Sources 4 References Brief History [ edit | edit source] This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August 25, 1862, and ordered to Washington, D. C. It mustered out June 1, 1863. Palmer, David W. The forgotten hero of Gettysburg : a biography of General George Sears Greene. The battalion was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, 635th Armor Regiment in 2020, although the structure of the unit remained unchanged. The records have personal enlistment information and military service, as well as regiment engagements. These entries cover in some detail the construction of field works and battle actions at Peach Tree Creek. The 56th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment served from October of 1861 until July of 1865 in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War. The attack jumped off at 0600 after an artillery preparation from 600 guns. Jeffers, Ira S.Ira S. Jeffers Letter, 1864 : 137th New York Volunteer Infantry. The Legion of Honour, or in full, the National Order of the Legion of Honour (French: Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur) is a French order established by Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul of the First Republic, on 19 May 1802. [6], In the afternoon of 6 August 1944, the regiment was on the move again, to the Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcout area. All rights reserved. 7 items. Blue & Gray Magazine(Spring 2006): pp. The last active battalion was the 2nd Battalion, as the 2137th Combined Arms Battalion, a component of the 635th Regional Support Group. He then led his platoon to clear out the remaining two nests. On 1 May 1989, the regiment was withdrawn from the Combat Arms Regimental System and reorganized under the United States Army Regimental System. 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. 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. [1] The regiment was headquartered at Horton. Some of the prisoners reported that many German soldiers wanted to surrender, but were being closely watched by officers and non-commissioned officers. Lo, with the 1st Battalion still in Division reserve. [2] At the time of mustering out, the regiment had decreased in size, including 46 officers and 720 enlisted men. Company B gained the highway leading southwest from Pont Hebert at 0615. 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. They advanced on, and were the first to enter, Caloocan on 10 February. 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. Located at the Neville Public Museum of Brown County, Green Bay, WI. At the bottom are crossed, golden bolos representing service of the 20th Kansas in The Philippine War. The casualties suffered by a typical American infantry regiment serving in World War II were horrendous. 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. Lieutenant Simpson was immediately recommended General Sebree to receive the Bronze Star. as it becomes available. This richly illustrated book chronologically describes the course of Operation Overlord through 357 specific events. The Armistice of 11 November 1918 finally stopped the fighting, after which the regiment returned to Kansas, where it demobilized at Camp Funston between 9 and 11 May 1919. Other names and updates will be added if they become available (Contact Darrel Hagberg, see below). 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). In 1954, the 137th Infantry Regiment was part of the 35th Infantry Division. R. SEARS, Colonel, Infantry, Commanding. 44-50. Boston : J.E. Fifth Maine Battery. 10-11 JULY 1944 The 1st. The 3rd Battalion was committed at 1830. Albany: J.B. Lyon Co., printers, 1902. The 2nd Battalion operating in the vicinity of le Carrillon, advanced 600 yards at one point. Army. [10] In March 2010, the Battalion was activated for service in the Global War on Terror and conducted predeployment training at Kansas Regional Training Center, Salina, Kansas and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. 35 enlisted men died from disease, and 145 more were discharged on disability. Henry and Burtis Bayless Letters. Contributing to the success of the regiment in its initial operation was the smooth handling of supplies of all classes. 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 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. Provisional Brigade, Aquia Creek, Va., Patrick's Command, Army of the Potomac, to January, 1863. 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. 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. One man was wounded on the 29th, as the casualties remained almost non-existent for the third consecutive day. Hyde, J.S. On the 20th, 8 prisoners were taken. With the attack scarcely begun, Colonel Layng was wounded in the face and leg by machine gun fire at 0715. Description: 2 v. and laid-in documents (0.2 linear ft.) Army. Forty-seven prisoners were taken during the day. 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. The 2nd Battalion made advances up to 400 yards, with Company F making the greatest gain until a shortage of ammunition held up their advance. At 2200 the 2nd Battalion relieved the 1st Battalion who reverted to reserve. Light artillery fire on our positions was reported. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. 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. Co., 1908. volume II. Officers mentioned most frequently in Willson's diaries include Goddard, Col. David Ireland, 137th New York Infantry, and Capt. Thank you to Ed Worman for pointing out this resource. Published for the comrades of the renowned defenders by the Acme Pub. During the period 11-17 July, he constantly kept the radio in operation, despite enemy fire. Volunteer Union soldiers of the 2nd through 7th Colored Infantry, including 3rd Tennessee Volunteers, 6th Louisiana Infantry, and 7th Louisiana Infantry Volunteer Union soldiers of the 8th through 13th Infantry Organizations Volunteer Union soldiers of the 20th through 25th Infantry Organizations Late in the afternoon of 13 July, two platoons of Company L, of which Sergeant Hughbanks is a member, were pinned down by machine gun fire. Civil War Miscellaneous Collection 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 casualties were particularly costly in that Capt Orren L. Biesterfeld, 1st Lt. Ralph H. Johnson and 1st Lt. John T. Graham Jr. were killed. RICHARD H. NEDDERSEN Colonel, Infantry USAR Commanding April 25, 1955 Digitized by Google. Albany: J. 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. 11 items. Letters sent to Jennings' sister regarding his experiences of military life. Joseph At the time the Regimental Commander was wounded, Lt. Gale, Andrew H.Civil War letters and diary of Andrew H. Gale of the 137th Regiment, New York State Volunteers. On this day also the Corps Commander issued a commendation for the fine showing of the 35th Division in their part of the operation. The 1st and 2nd Battalions were again called to active service on 13 May 1968 during the Vietnam War as part of the 69th Infantry Brigade (SEP) and sent to Fort Carson, Colorado. Located at the New York State Library Manuscripts and Special Collections. 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. 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. by Brevet Captain Edward N. Whittier, U.S.V. Advanced Scuba Diver; 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]. These included 34 killed, 71 wounded and 4 missing. 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. The loudspeaker method of contacting the enemy troops was again used, and 25 prisoners were taken. On the left of the 35th Division was the 29th Division. Letter written at camp near Aquia Creek, Virginia that contains news about Company I in the aftermath of the battle at Chancellorsville, Virginia. 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. Colonel Alexander, 1st Battalion Commander, was wounded and Lt Colonel Stowers assumed command of the battalion. D Company was formed in 1922, entirely from American Indian personnel at Haskell Indian College in Topeka. Transcriptions only. If you find that the veteran is absent from the base, you can save it by clicking here (*) The 1st Battalion then moved on and contacted elements of the 3rd Battalion, which had cut in behind these strong points. 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. Notification was received of the appointment of Technical Sergeants Claude A. Hupp of Company M and Frank A. Gonzales of Company I as 2nd Lieutenants. 28 cm. These two members of Company A observed a disabled tank in an area in which they knew an artillery barrage was due to fall. Many of the wounded had returned to duty, and these and new replacements totaled 826. 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. [5] Troops were recruited from all over Kansas. 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. Private 1st Class Howard G. Nichols and Technical Sergeant Richard E. Blair of Atchison, Kansas, saved the lives of three men during the afternoon of 13 July, southeast of le Meauffe. Lo, Sergeant Allen C. Allburty of 317 West 1st Street, Aberdeen, Washington, distinguished himself by heroic achievements under fire in his capacity as communications sergeant. Located at the Military History Institute in Carlisle, PA. Whittier, Edward, "The Left Attack (Ewell's), Gettysburg." The companies were recruited principally: A at Binghamton and Sanford; B at Binghamton, Chenango, Conklin, Kirkwood, Richford, Union and Windsor; C at Owego; D at Ithaca; E at Binghamton, Chenango, Lisle, Maine, Triangle, Union and Whitney's Point; F at Binghamton, Colesville, Chenango, Conklin, Kirkwood, Port Crane, San-ford and Windsor; G at Berks-hire, Richford, Newark Valley, Caroline, Groton and Candor; H at Spencer, Candor, Barton and Owego; I at Ulysses, Newfield and Ithaca; K at Groton, Danby and Caroline; and L at Elmira. The regiment was reorganized and officially mustered into service between 9 May and 13 May at Topeka, Kansas, as the 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry. The 28th Infantry Division made preparations to relieve us at our present location. The Germans had fallen back across the river opposite our own forces, and to positions south of St. That night, at 2000, Colonel Harold R. Emery reported and assumed command. The Sergeant then blasted out the remaining nests and his platoon was able to advance. Located at the Smithtown Historical Society, Smithtown, NY. 5th Infantry Regiment 6th Infantry Regiment 6th Machine Gun Battalion. Cases of individual heroism include those of Sergeant Earl V. Spengler, 1514 Pennsylvania, Wichita, Kansas, and of Corporal Peter Seiwert of Garden Plain, Kansas. 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