One man was wounded on the 29th, as the casualties remained almost non-existent for the third consecutive day. Bayless family. CLICK HERE to download a copy of the 137th Infantry On the 21st, 2 German soldiers swam the river to give themselves up, and on the 22nd another prisoner was taken. An additional 11 enlisted men died of wounds received in battle. 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]. Accession 40908. : Heritage Books,2005. 397th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division Rufus Dalton was at the Maginot Line bouncing mortar shells off an old citadel. It reached Eagle Pass, Texas on 7 July. The regiment maintained contact with the retreating enemy, and prepared to resume the attack at 0530 the following morning, August 1. 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 stayed put and awaited orders to move. [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. 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. 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. R. SEARS, Colonel, Infantry, Commanding. The 3rd Battalion moved 500 yards before being held up by machine gun fire. After minor patrolling in Alsace-Lorraine, they moved north to fight in the Battle of the Bulge on 26 December 1944. 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. Staff Sergeant Walter J. 6 enemy prisoners were taken. 61 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 The 137th continued to advance through the heavy fighting, alongside the 134th Infantry Regiment, and pushed the enemy back, south and east from Saint-L. D Company was formed in 1922, entirely from American Indian personnel at Haskell Indian College in Topeka. Six Privates 1st Class showed such qualities of leadership under fire that they were promoted to Staff Sergeant, a jump of three grades. 1, the first combat order of the 137th Infantry during World War II. Greene, F. V. (Francis Vinton). 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. The regiment was still there when an armistice was signed on 12 August. General accounts of Deputy Quartermaster Frederick Foering and paymaster accounts of various companies, brigades, and regiments. 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. [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. of the enrollment; 4 officers and 167 men died of disease, accidents, and all other causes, a total of 294. All elements were encountering heavy minefields and 88mm fire. The Germans, in their rapid withdrawal, left behind great quantities of weapons, ammunition and assorted materiel. 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. D-Day and Battle of Normandy media library: archives photos and videos, Souvenir shop featuring t-shirts, caps, mugs, models or posters inspired by D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, D-Day Overlord - Marc Laurenceau 2003-2023. These books were digitized by Yale University and Cornell University. DIV. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. 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. "35thInfantryDivision-memory.com" 2010-2023 The contents of this site and the images belong to their respective owners. These entries cover in some detail the construction of field works and battle actions at Peach Tree Creek. The 1st Battalion of the 137th Infantry remained attached to the 134th Infantry, who advanced throughout the day with little opposition. Cover title In April, 1864, the corps number was changed to the 20th, Gen. Hooker being placed in command. A large accession was received from the nth corps, but Col. Ireland and Gen. Geary retained their respective commands. After the first few days of the battle replacements were received regularly, both officers and enlisted men. Gettysburg, Pa. : Friends of the National Parks at Gettysburg, 2001. include the following: BSM - Bronze Star Medal; CIB - Combat Infantry Badge; DOW It remained at Fort Carson until 12 December 1969 when it was released from active duty, and returned to the Kansas Army National Guard. This regiment was organized at Indianapolis in May 1864. The regiment moved to the area near le Renoudiere and prepared to attack the following morning. The 2nd Battalion on the right, received heavy shell fire and made no marked advance. 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. 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. 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. The 2nd Battalion was in reserve. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. Col. Ireland succumbed to disease at Atlanta, and Col. Van Voorhes succeeded to the command. Company C encountered an enemy patrol, which was driven off, in the first actual contact with the enemy. This neutralized the first nest. During its service the regiment lost by death, killed in action, 4 officers, 73 enlisted men; of wounds received in action, 2 officers, 43 enlisted men; of disease and other causes, 4 officers, 165 enlisted men; total, 10 officers, 281 enlisted men; aggregate, 291; of whom 8 enlisted men died in the hands of the enemy. 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. Headquarters and Headquarters Company: Kansas City, Kansas. 1 AUGUST 1944 Task Force S attacked service. Bloomer wrote about missing the battle, having rejoined the Company as they were retreating. Lo road. Sergeant Allburty has been recommended to receive the Bronze Star. Thank you to Ed Worman for pointing out this resource. He then led his platoon to clear out the remaining two nests. The unit redeployed through Camp McCoy, Wisconsin in April 2011 having earned the Meritorious Unit Commendation. Letters sent to Jennings' sister regarding his experiences of military life. Syracuse, N.Y. 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. - Died of Wounds; DSC - Distinguished Service Cross; GCM - Good Conduct Medal; . On the left of the 35th Division was the 29th Division. Casualties in the regiment totaled 127. 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. Headquarters Company . Eight of the enemy were killed, twelve taken prisoner, and a large amount of enemy materiel captured. Colonel Alexander, 1st Battalion Commander, was wounded and Lt Colonel Stowers assumed command of the battalion. On 1 May 1989, the regiment was withdrawn from the Combat Arms Regimental System and reorganized under the United States Army Regimental System. 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 Alabama Militia Before the war every state had a militia, the forerunner of today's National Guard. To: The Adjutant General, Washington 25, D. C. 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. Colonel Emery was evacuated to the hospital at 2030, 24 July 1944. Its regimental motto is Cargoneek Guyoxim, which is Chippewa Indian for "Always Ready." The 147th Infantry Regiment . Obtained fromhttp://www.soldierstudies.org/. 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. Mustered out: June 9, 1865. Blue & Gray Magazine(Spring 2006): pp. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. This richly illustrated book chronologically describes the course of Operation Overlord through 357 specific events. The regiment and brigade became a part of the 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized). When this TD bogged down, he returned to bring up another which pulled the first to safety. : who, alone at Culp's Hill, in the 2nd day's battle saved the right at Gettysburg. The Roster shows the soldier's Rank, Army Serial Number (Dog Tag Number) and Duty. This Regiment is a composite organization made np largely out of two . 28 JULY 1944 On the 28th, the 35th Division became part of V Corps, and resumed the attack at 1000. 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. 1 folder (.05 cubic feet). 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. To Captain Roger Heller, the author, my sincere appreciation for a most unusual and outstanding performance. 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. Callendar based on the book "35th Infantry Division Roster POE to POE". On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. No enemy artillery fire was reported, but enemy planes were again over the area. 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. Mondays fighting cost the life of 1st Lt. Jack Yost of Culver, Kansas. The Alabama militia was called the Alabama Volunteer Guard. The collection contains George Hazard's official Civil War service papers and diary in photocopy and the original of a drawing of Jeffersonville Army Hospital and grounds in Jeffersonville, Ind. Hazard, George Riley. 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 137th Infantry left its England stations at Bodmin and Newquay on 4 July 1944. Roster. [1], On 17 July 1947, the 137th was reorganized and Federally recognized, headquartered at Wichita. The 137th was stationed in the Metz area and successfully repulsed a German raid on the night of 2223 June. as it becomes available. 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. 12 JULY 1944 The regiment again attacked at 0800 on 12 July 1944, with 2nd and 3rd Battalions in the leading echelon. Papers,1865-1919. Roberts, E.F.NorwichCWRTColl [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. The diary also mentions the hospital. Madison, WI: Federal Pub. 106 pages. 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. Division, 35th; United States. At 1600 a strong enemy position was captured about 1000 yards south of St. Gilles. The total number of killed and wounded was 490. 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. Throughout the siege of St. 52nd Regiment Infantry. The Civil War Archive section, 137th Regiment Infantry, (accessed 25 May 2012). Lieutenant Simpson was immediately recommended General Sebree to receive the Bronze Star. 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. On 25 August 1984 the two battalions were reassigned to the 35th Division when it was reformed from the 69th Brigade headquarters. For this act, Sergeant Gonzales has been recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross. The 137th Infantry left its England stations at Bodmin and Newquay on 4 July 1944. Bloomer, Hiram. [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. The Divisions on the right and left of the 35th continued their advance. On 15 December 1967 a 3rd Battalion was activated.[1]. LeighColl Bk 4: 20 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. The 2nd Battalion on their left, was held up by a machine gun strong point near la Capelle until 1435. A Typical AEF Infantry Regiment The 147th Infantry, 37th "Buckeye" Division Contributed by Tom McLeod: Regimental Victory Parade in Cincinnati, 1919. . Introduction; Title Page; INTRODUCTION. Tank destroyers were attached to the regiment and heavy artillery support was continued. Colonel Robert Sears joined the regiment at 1830 and assumed command at 2030. 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. Subject: Action Against Enemy, Reports After/After Action Reports. Co., 1908. volume II. The total enrollment of the regiment was 1111, of whom 6 officers and 121 men, were killed and mortally wounded11.4 per cent. Brigadier General Edmund Sebree, assistant division commander, assumed command of the 137th Infantry at 0830. Working on the front lines, and not waiting for the enemy fire to cease before going to the soldiers assistance, these men are subjected to every hazard of the Infantryman. Compared to this was the woeful lack of supplies suffered by the Germans. [6] On 6 August, the regiment had a break from the fighting. They were published as a set of 8 volumes. Albany: J. These included 34 killed, 71 wounded and 4 missing. [9] They assumed occupation duties in Germany until returning to the US,[10] and were inactivated on 5 December 1945 at Camp Breckinridge. 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. The 137th fought here from 713 August, and they suffered 23 killed, 140 wounded, and 40 missing in action. The Battalion Commander officially reported his position at 0733 Tuesday morning as being in the bend of the river south of Rampan. Also includes a typed transcript of the letter. He warns the people of South Carolina to beware of the invading "Yankees" (to whom he belongs). This can include photographs, letters, articles and other non-book materials. 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. 39 ALBANY BKANDOW PRINTING COMPANY STATE LEGISLATIVE PRINTERS 1905 OF THE 7645130 . The regiment moved from north of la Bedellerie, down highway 2 southeast of St. Their fresh troops made gains up to 1500 yards during the day. UNITS ATTACHED TO THE 35th INF. For example, by the end of January, 1945, the 47 th Infantry Regiment (which fought in France and Germany) had lost well over 100% of their strength to battle casualties, where men were either killed, wounded, missing, or taken as prisoner of war. 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. The 147th Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Ohio Army National Guard. 57th Regiment Infantry. The main effort for the Division was made by the 134th Infantry, on the Division left, who were committed for the first time. 29 JULY 1944 The 1st Battalion reverted to regimental control on 29th July. The only casualties reported for the day were 2 men wounded. Another tremendous advantage enjoyed by our forces was that of replacements received. The records have personal enlistment information and military service, as well as regiment engagements. Both the 1st and 3rd Battalions provided relief between 13 and 16 July 1924 after a tornado struck Augusta. Civil War diaries, 1857-1863. -- Age, 24 years. Col., Edward J. Robinson; Lieut. K Company Roster - 117th Infantry Regiment. No enemy prisoners were taken. Col. Greene's speech before the McClellan Club of Ward eleven, Boston, October 28, 1864. 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. Includes detailed letters / reports on the engagement of troops of the 137th New York Infantry Regiment at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. [3] The regiment returned to Fort Riley and was mustered out on 30 October. Boston : J.E. One officer, Lt. George P. Brown, was killed on this day. Records include muster rolls, payrolls, fine lists, orders and miscellaneous accounts of the Pennsylvania Militia units and volunteers during the war. On this day our losses were 9 killed, 11 wounded and 1 missing. [1] The regiment was headquartered at Horton. Phone: (518) 581-5100 | Fax: (518) 581-5111. E, F, G, and H Companies were recruited from Holton, Newton, Kansas City, and Lawrence respectively. 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. This regiment, recruited in the counties of Tompkins, Tioga and Broomethe 24th senatorial districtwas organized at Binghamton, and was there mustered into the U. S. service for three years on Sept. 25-26, 1862. 3 v. Casualties in the regiment showed a marked decrease as the action slowed down and as the men were becoming more battle-wise. If you find that the veteran is absent from the base, you can save it by clicking here (*) Headquarters Company Detachment: Junction City, Kansas. 25th Infantry Regiment, (Colored) 368th Infantry Regiment, (Colored) Arkansas, Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Little Rock Arkansas. 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. 2nd Brigade Field Artillery - Brigadier General A. J. Bowley . Diary reflecting Welman's service with Company F, 137th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the war. 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. At 1920 on 10 July 1944, the Regiments first casualty as a result of enemy fire occurred. The 320th Infantry also attacked at that time. On 28 October, the regiment was mustered out of service. This is meant to be a comprehensive list. : War of the Rebellion. 4 pages. Both of these men have been recommended to receive the Distinguished Service Cross. The 30th Division attacked in their sector on July 25th, following a terrific air attack on enemy lines at 1100. Between 8 and 27 June of that year, it also provided riot control during labor troubles at copper mines in Baxter Springs. Cases of individual heroism include those of Sergeant Earl V. Spengler, 1514 Pennsylvania, Wichita, Kansas, and of Corporal Peter Seiwert of Garden Plain, Kansas. The regiment continued on through the Allied breakout and pushed east to the city of Orlans and then onto Nancy which they captured after heavy resistance. In the first letter, Scofield describes his march from Atlanta to Savannah and remarks on the kindness of the residents of Savannah. 2023 New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center. The Battalion was called to active duty in early August 2005. Due to allied aerial superiority, no enemy air attacks were encountered. 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 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. 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 Battalion also supported DOD and State Department missions building capacities among partner nations across east Africa. 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. Forty-seven prisoners were taken during the day. The Crest and motto were approved December 8, 1930. Enlisted at Oswego, to serve Cousin, Abram. 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. Finding aid available athttp://www.lib.montana.edu/collect/spcoll/findaid/2508.php. 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. Located at Duke University. This collection contains abstracts compiled from original muster rolls for New York State infantry units involved in the Civil War. The last active battalion was the 2nd Battalion, as the 2137th Combined Arms Battalion, a component of the 635th Regional Support Group. 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. Company C encountered some machine gun fire, and called for Tank Destroyers to take out blockhouses, which they spotted. 16 JULY 1944 On Sunday, 16 July 1944, the battle slowed down considerably. 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. There was one report of enemy aircraft over the area. 137th PA Regiment Organization, Service & Battles Organization Organized at Harrisburg August 25, 1862, and ordered to Washington, D.C. The alphabetical listings on these web pages includes the soldier's Last Name, The prisoners were mostly of Polish, Czech and Austrian descent, and appeared glad to be out of the fighting. Golf Co 106th Forward Support Company: Manhattan. An enemy counterattack forced the 3rd Battalion back to its original position at 2200. B. Lyon Company, 1912. [11] On 1 May 1959, it was reorganized as a parent regiment under the Combat Arms Regimental System, including the 1st and 2d Battle Groups, part of the 35th Division. 1 item. It represents the baton of a marshal of France. Gettysburg: Historical Articles of Lasting Interest. 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". 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. These men had distinguished themselves in the first few days action. 13 JULY 1944 On 13 July 1944, the regiment attacked at 0800, with the 3rd & 2nd Battalions again leading. 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. At the time of mustering in, the regiment consisted of 46 officers and 964 enlisted men. The 137th New York was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Colonel David Ireland. Aside from artillery and mortar fire the 137th Infantry encountered no enemy action from 20 to 23 July. No large gains were made by any battalion during the day. The attack jumped off at 0600 after an artillery preparation from 600 guns. At 0945, Lt. The Germans had fallen back across the river opposite our own forces, and to positions south of St. The weather remained cloudy, with intermittent showers. He noted there were few casualties among the men of Company I. The following is taken fromNew York in the War of the Rebellion, 3rd ed.