120th infantry regiment book

In peacetime, the imperial german army included 217 regiments of infantry plus the instruction unit, lehr infantry battalion. The 442nd regiment of japanese americans in wwii during world war ii, the 442nd regimental combat team was composed of almost all japanese american soldiers. Carey family papers mccormick family papers correspondence from and about william mccormick of the 16th ohio infantry regiment and william h. Over 14 million journal, magazine, and newspaper articles.

However, i must admit when i opened the marked page of the 120th infantry regiment unit history book and found written in pencil in the margin, the end for son, it really got to me. Fiftieth anniversary of the muster into service of the one hundred and twentieth regiment,n. My primary reference has been an excellent and detailed account of the 30th entitled workhorse of the western front the story of the 30th infantry division. Also available in open book format via the national academies press home page. Hobbs 30th infantry division took a position on 6 august in the mortain area. Army, company k, 120th infantry, 30th infantry division. History of the 120th infantry regiment united states. In order to allow the 1st infantry division to continue its southeastern offensive, major general leland s. Other libraries with this book,fhl collection fhl book 973 m2ua.

Stars and stripes january 5, 7, 8, 1945 battle of bulge. History of the 120th infantry regiment hardcover by. Air broken up into three separate armored infantry battalions. History of the 120th infantry regiment officers of the. Our aim is to build trainers that can teach, coach, and mentor civilians into infantry soldiers. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The army redesignated the 120th infantry brigade as the 2nd brigade, 75th training division at fort sam houston, texas, on 16 october 1999. Feb 28, 2015 this is the second post in a series following the 117th regiment originally the tennessee national guard of the 30th infantry division through their world war ii combat experiences. Wwi us army 30th division 120th regiment campaign battle. The regiment was part of the army of the potomac for its entire career, fighting in all of its battles from fredericksburg to appomattox. This is the rare 1st edition copy of the history of the 120th regiment published in 1947 by the washington infantry press. Recounts the defense of mortain by one american infantry division against the. This is a list of imperial german infantry regiments before and during world war i.

Withdrawn 16 june 1989 from the combat arms regimental system and reorganized under the united states army regimental system. The 120th new york volunteer infantry regiment was formed in august of 1862 and mustered out in june of 1865. The army reactivated the 120th infantry brigade on 1 december 2006 to serve the nation once again at fort sam houston, texas. The 120th infantry regiment third north carolina is an infantry regiment of the. Official history of the 120th infantry 3rd north carolina 30th division, from august 5, 1917, to april 17, 1919. Browse through military records by war, date, locations and name.

The command posts of the 30th division hqs and its three regiments which are listed here, have been compiled from the division and regimental history books and conform to their actual locations as near as possible. The unit is an organic element of the 30th heavy brigade combat team of the north carolina army national guard. Currently, 1st battalion is the only active battalion in the regiment and is organized as a combined arms battalion under the brigade unit of action table of. Official history of the 120th infantry 3rd north carolina. This is the second post in a series following the 117th regiment originally the tennessee national guard of the 30th infantry division through their world war ii combat experiences. Drafted into service on 5 august, it became the 120th infantry regiment of the 30th division on 12 september, while the 2nd regiment of infantry became the 119th infantry. Cincinnati 1868 mccormick and carey family papers, 18561883. World war ii combat history of the 157th infantry regiment a brief combat history of the 157th infantry regiment, compiled by ltc hugh foster iii u. Due to cd space limitations, some of the files, like the comic book covers.

Currey company k, 120th infantry 21 dec 1944 action near malmedy, belgium. He was an automatic rifleman with the 3d platoon defending a strong point near malmedy, belgium, on 21 december 1944, when the enemy launched a powerful attack. Some donated books containing valuable information regarding individuals and unit histories may also be part of this collection. Some of these regiments had a history stretching back to the 17th century, while others were only formed as late as october 1912. Jul 12, 20 however, i must admit when i opened the marked page of the 120th infantry regiment unit history book and found written in pencil in the margin, the end for son, it really got to me. Stlo, 7 july 19 july 1944 army center of military history. Ww i us army 351st infantry regiment 176th bde 88th division roster book history. Liljenquist family collection of civil war photographs library of congress.

This battalion occupied and maintained a defensive position on the line until 10 july 1944 when it reverted to regimental control and rejoined the regiment at. Private jacob harker of company c, 120th ohio volunteers. Mortain in 1944 manche battle of normandy dday overlord. On 8 july 1944 the 2d battalion, 4th infantry regiment, was placed in xix corps reserve and was moved to a point southwest of carenton to relieve the 2d battalion of the 120th infantry. The 442nd regiment of japanese americans in wwii 23 books. List of imperial german infantry regiments wikipedia. Wilmington armory wilmington, north carolina, united states. History of the 120th infantry regiment 19441945 30th. The 120th infantry brigade was first constituted on 26 march 1943 in the army of the united states as headquarters, 3rd armored infantry group and activated on 31 march 1943 at camp chaffee, arkansas.

The 3rd regiment of infantry was called into federal service on 25 july 1917 after the united states entry into world war i. The 1st battalion, 120th infantry regiment 1120th in is headquartered in wilmington, north carolina. My primary reference has been an excellent and detailed account of the 30th entitled workhorse of the western front the story of the 30th infantry. Omaha beach june 10 15 1944 northern france august 1944. With the 30th division, the 120th fought in the somme offensive, the ypreslys offensive, and the flanders campaign during the war. The town is secured around 8 pm by the 120th infantry regiment 120th ir under the orders of colonel hammond birks. A facebook group for the soldiers, families, and friends of the 1120 infantry regiment. Both the 119th and 120th were demobilized at camp jackson, south carolina on 17 april 1919, preceding the demobilization of the division headquarters there on 7 may. It was a real reminder how sacred these items are and the life long impact the loss of a loved has on a parent, family member, friend and even a community. World war ii order of battle infantry regiments of the. Soldiers of the a 1st battalion, 120th infantry regiment. The army moved the 120th infantry brigade to fort hood, texas, on 1 september. Military records for family, persons, notables and others.

He was an automatic rifleman with the 3d platoon defending a strong point near malmedy, belgium, on 21 december 1944, when the enemy launched a. Private jacob harker of company c, 120th ohio volunteers in. Decorated cloth no jacket light wear to corners, illustrated throughout including map endpapers, no marks. Currently, 1st battalion is the only active battalion in the regiment. World war ii order of battle infantry regiments of the us army. The premier site for military history research for. Ww i us army 115th infantry regiment 29th infantry division awards book. He landed on omaha beach on june, 1944, was wounded in normandy and returned to his regiment to fight his way across france, belgium, the netherlands and germany until the end of the war. Relieved 1 april 1957 from assignment to the 4th infantry division and reorganized as a parent regiment under the combat arms regimental system. The 119th infantry regiment was an infantry regiment of the united states army.

Redesignated 1 october 2005 as the 12th infantry regiment. Towers served in the 120th regiment of the 30th infantry division during world war ii. This book describes the battle for mortain, where the 120th regiments, 2nd. History of the 120th infantry regiment ebook, 1947. Jul 16, 2019 consolidated installation property book.

Our aim is to build trainers that can teach, coach, and. Here it lay astride the main attack axis of the german lxvii panzer corps of the fifth panzer army headed to bastogne, belgium, and points west. The regiment was repeatedly in action through the month of may, at the wilderness, spottsylvania, the north anna, totopotomy, cold harbor and petersburg, and was mustered out at new york city, july 30, 1864, the veterans and recruits being transferred to the 120th n. This book written in 1946, describes the history of the 30th infantry division and its. Carey of the 120th ohio infantry regiment relating primarily to their civil war service prior to and.

Union new york volunteers 120th regiment, new york infantry overview. The 60th brigade, the 119th and the 120th infantry, supported the 117th and 118th infantries, american troops, 30th division, attacked at 5. Fiftieth anniversary of the muster into service of the one hundred and twentieth regiment, n. History of the 120th infantry regiment book, 1947 worldcat. The 120th regiment, illinois infantry was organized at camp butler, illinois, by consolidation of 7 companies recruited for 120th infantry at vienna, illinois, and 3 companies recruited for the 2nd infantry at shawneetown, illinois. The 110th infantry regiment, 28th infantry division, on 16 december 1944, held the center sector of the defensive zone of the division and viii corps in the ardennes. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Remembrances of veterans of the 157th infantry regiment. The unit is a part of the 30th heavy brigade combat team of the north carolina army national guard. The 120th infantry regiment third north carolina is an infantry regiment of the united states army national guard. This is a top quality book in excellent condition for its age.