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71-473: The New York Army National Guard maintains 57 armories, 21 Field and Combined Support Maintenance facilities, and three Army Aviation Support Facilities. New York Army National Guard units are trained and equipped as part of the United States Army. The same ranks and insignia are used and National Guardsmen are eligible to receive all United States military awards . The New York Guard also bestows

142-472: A brief return to the rear for further training, the 30th Division relieved the 3rd (GB) Division in the front line of the Canal Sector from the vicinity of Elzenwalle to the railroad southeast of Transport Fme on the nights of 16 and 17 August 1918. On 18 August 1918 the 30th Division (US) assumed command, with the 6th (GB) Division to its right. On the next day the Canal Sector occupation was merged into

213-477: A general advance. Their company was held up by a machinegun, which was enfilading the line of troops. These two soldiers "had all they could take" so they fixed their bayonets and charged the machine gun position and succeeded in destroying the machine gun nest by killing 3 and capturing 7 of the enemy and their guns. Sergeant Karnes and Private Ward were both awarded the Medal of Honor for this action. On 11 October,

284-458: A line connecting these localities with the original front at Gunners' Lodge. The 27th (US) Division served to the right, the 14th (GB) Division to the left. On the nights of 3 through 5 September, the 30th Division (US) was relieved by the 35th (GB) Division, and on 4 September, the command passed. The 30th (US) Division concentrated near Proven on 5 September and 6, and moved into the St. Pol Area, in

355-530: A line from three-quarters kilometer north of La Demi-Lieue to l'Arbre-de-Guise. The next day Ribeauville was occupied. The front extended from Rejet-de-Beaulieu to three-quarters kilometer southeast of la Jonquiere Fme, on 19 October 1918. The 30th (US) Division was relieved by the 1st (GB) Division on the night of 19/20 October and moved, 20–23 October to the vicinity of Tincourt-Boucly and Roisel. The division moved to Querrieu Area on 23 October 1918 for rehabilitation and training. The 117th Infantry moved back to

426-542: A narrow front, clearing the way for the 2d (US) and 3d (US) Armored Divisions and the 1st (US) Infantry Division to pass through. The armored forces were to sweep south then southwest into the rear of German forces opposing the VIII Corps along the western portions of the Cotentin Peninsula . The 30th (US) Infantry Division attacked with the 120th Infantry Regiment on the right and 119th Infantry Division on

497-474: A number of state awards for local services rendered in or to the state of New York . The New York Army National Guard is a division of the Army National Guard, and although they are under control of the state, they can be federalized (as all Army National Guard units can), and will remain aligned with the federal government over the state government if requirements of the two conflict. During

568-457: A platoon runner and ended up as the runner for all the platoons. Through heavy enemy fire he carried orders, ammunition, rations and mail from the company command post to all the platoons. On six occasions he repaired telephone lines between the CP and the platoons. He helped evacuate seriously wounded soldiers from an open field under intense enemy fire. Twice he went with litter bearers to help evacuate

639-520: A variety of missile systems. For much of the final decades of the twentieth century, National Guard personnel typically served " One weekend a month, two weeks a year ", with a portion working for the Guard in a full-time capacity. In 1993, the 1st Battalion, 107th Infantry Regiment , was deactivated as part of nationwide force structure reductions. The 107th designation was reassigned to the former 205th Support Group, New York Army National Guard, creating

710-469: Is now the 53rd Army Digital Liaison Team. The New York Army National Guard's structure as of October 2019 is as follows: Awards and decorations of the United States military Various medals, service ribbons , ribbon devices , and specific badges recognize military service and personal accomplishments of members of the U.S. Armed Forces . Such awards are a means to outwardly display

781-425: Is that no Guardsman will be involuntarily activated for a total of more than 24 months (cumulative) in one six-year enlistment period. This policy was due to change on 1 August 2007; the new policy stated that soldiers will be given 24 months between deployments of no more than 24 months. However, individual states have differing policies. The 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment deployed to Iraq in 2004 along with

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852-563: The 117th Infantry Regiment , is an armored brigade combat team of the Tennessee Army National Guard with headquarters in Knoxville , Tennessee. It is the only National Guard Armored Cavalry Regiment and one of only two in the entire US Army order of battle, the other being the active duty 11th ACR . The unit traces its lineage from the volunteer militias of Eastern Tennessee and has participated in conflicts from

923-573: The 3rd Armored Division passed through the regiment to conduct exploitation operations. The regiment repulsed a major German counter-attack conducted by the German Panzer-Lehr-Division the night of 7 July 1944 and again during the morning of 9 July 1944. The Germans suffered heavy losses as the result of the Tennessee guardsmen's tenacious fighting and accurate fire. As the 117th Infantry advanced on Saint-Lô , as part of

994-576: The English Channel and landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy on D+4, 10 June 1944. The regiment initially moved into a staging area near Lison , France. The regiment remained here until 2 July 1944. The first casualties of World War II were suffered here as a result of German 88 mm fire on the staging area. The regiment's initial mission was to replace some units of the 29th Division which had been almost immediately lost on D-Day. The balance of

1065-584: The Knoxville area. The 117th Infantry moved by motor convoy to Dixie, Tennessee , on 27 May 1941 for the VII Corps Tennessee Maneuvers . The regiment returned to Fort Jackson on 5 July 1941.The regiment then moved to Chester, South Carolina , on 27 September 1941 for both the October and November 1941 Carolina Maneuvers . The 117th Infantry Regiment as part of the 30th Division returned to Fort Jackson on 29 November 1941, where

1136-824: The Revolutionary War to the Global War on Terror . The Third Brigade of the Tennessee Militia was absorbed into the National Guard of the United States on 25 March 1887 as the 3rd Infantry Regiment, with headquarters in Knoxville. The 1st Battalion was located in Knoxville, and the 2nd Battalion was located in Chattanooga . In the spring of 1898, the battalions were consolidated to form the 6th Infantry Regiment. Between 18 and 20 May 1898,

1207-651: The Union Army during moments of crisis in the American Civil War . The militia regiments that New York mobilized included: The New York State Militia was active by the mid-1880s. In 1889 a group of wealthy equestrian enthusiasts were incorporated into the State Militia as Squadron A . Their heritage is carried on today by the 101st Cavalry Regiment. The New York Army National Guard was formally created in 1906. The Militia Act of 1903 organized

1278-655: The 105th MP Company. In 2004/2005 the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry , along with Delta Company 1st Battalion, 101st Cavalry, served in Iraq; eventually assuming responsibility for security on the Baghdad International Airport Road. In 2004 the Division Headquarters and division base units of the 42nd Infantry Division, the "Rainbow" Division, were mobilized for service in Iraq. The 42nd Infantry Division, took over responsibility for

1349-692: The 107th Support Group. Since the 9/11 Attacks on New York City, New York Army National Guard Soldiers were brought back into force in 2003 to help in the "Ice Storm". Soon after that, they were deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of the Global War on Terror, as well as faced an increase in domestic missions. The current forces formation plans of the US Army call for the typical National Guard unit (or National Guardsman) to serve one year of active duty for every three years of service. More specifically, current United States Department of Defense policy

1420-468: The 117th Infantry Regiment took the high ground overlooking Saint-Lô . The Armor and Infantry Forces passed through the hole in the German defenses and advanced south. The 30th Infantry Division had made a spectacular attack, and opened the way for Patton's newly arrived Third Army to drive into Brittany and onward to Brest , France. The division took well-defended Troisgots on 31 July 1944 and relieved

1491-444: The 117th Infantry Regiment was inducted into federal service at home stations for a period of one year. The regiment was moved by train and arrived at Fort Jackson , South Carolina, on 24 September 1940. The regiment was housed in pyramidal tents at Fort Jackson. Colonel Grant A. Schlieker assumed command of the regiment on 12 August 1940. In October 1940, the unit was brought to war strength with Selective Service men , primarily from

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1562-541: The 117th Infantry Regiment was ordered to the Infantry School , located at Fort Benning, Georgia , to furnish troops for demonstration purposes and to assist instructors in the training of officer classes at the Officer Candidate School (OCS). The 117th Infantry Regiment moved back to Camp Blanding, Florida , by motor convoy on 28 February 1943 to conduct training designed to physically harden

1633-468: The 133rd Quartermaster Company. The battalion returned to New York in the spring of 2009. The 27th Brigade Combat Team received a notification of sourcing and deployed to Afghanistan in February 2012. The various units within the 27th BCT were assigned various missions throughout Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The HHD/107th Support Group has recently been reorganized and redesignated several times and

1704-456: The 1st Infantry Division near Mortain , France, on 6 August 1944. The 30th Infantry Division and the 117th Infantry Regiment was subjected to a strong German counterattack, which ruptured its lines in the area on the following day during the battle for Avranches . In the morning of 6 August 1944, the regiment moved southwest to the vicinity of Bracy , France near Mortain to relieve the 26th Infantry and to take up defensive positions. At dusk, it

1775-498: The 2nd and 3rd North Carolina Regiments of Infantry, and detachments of the 1st North Carolina and 2nd Tennessee Regiments of Infantry and of North Carolina Cavalry. On 14 September 1917 the 3rd Tennessee Infantry Regiment was reorganized and re-designated as the 117th Infantry Regiment assigned to the 30th Division. The 30th Division underwent systematic training from 17 September until 30 April 1918. During October 1917, Selective Service men from Camps Gordon, Jackson and Pike completed

1846-600: The 30th (US) Division captured 98 officers, 3,750 enlisted men, 72 pieces of artillery, 26 trench mortars and 426 machine guns. It suffered 8,415 casualties. On 1 and 2 October 1918, the 117th Infantry Regiment as part of the 59th Infantry Brigade, 30th (US) Division moved to the Heroecourt and Mesnil-Bruntel Areas, and on the 5th, the II Corps prepared to relieve the Australian troops in the front line. Returning to

1917-550: The 30th (US) Division moved to the Tincourt-Boucly (British Fourth Army) Area, where the Second Corps was affiliated with the Australian 1st Division, east of Villeret and Hargicourt . The lines extended from 300 meters east of Buisson-Gaulaine Fme, through La Haute Bruyere , la Terrasse Trench, Bois des Tuyas, Boyeu du Chevreau, to Malakoff Fme. The 59th Infantry Brigade occupied the forward area. Command passed to

1988-558: The 30th (US) Division occupied Vaux-Andigny, La Haie-Menneresse , and reached the northwestern outskirts of St. Martin-Riviere, its front extending north along the West Bank of the La Selle River to St. Benin . It was relieved during the night of 11/12 October and 1918 by the 27th (US) Division, and rested near Premont, Brancourt-le-Grand , and Monibrehain. Command passed on 12 October 1918. The 30th (US) Division returned to

2059-441: The 30th (US) Division on 24 September 1918. On 26–27 September 30 (US) Division attacked from a line of departure between 300 and 400 meters east of the line between La Haute Bruyere and Malakoff Fme, with the 46th (GB) Division on the right, and the 27th (US) Division on the left. On the night of 27 September and 28, the 60th Infantry Brigade relieved the 59th Infantry Brigade and the 117th Infantry Regiment. On 29 September 1918

2130-449: The 30th (US) Division with the 59th and 60th Infantry Brigades in the lead, battered through the formidable Hindenburg Line. Immediately after the penetration, the 30th Division crossed the canal and captured Bellicourt, then entered Nauroy. It was at Bellicourt, France, that the 30th Division smashed its way through the " Hindenburg Line ", a victory that hastened the close of the war. The 5th Division (Australia) moved up to pass through

2201-461: The 30th (US) Division, and both divisions advanced to establish a front from the intersection of Wattling Street road and canal, east and northeast to Bois du Cabaret, 800 meters northeast of the Boise de Malakoff. The next day the command passed to the Australian 5th Division, but units of the 30th (US) Division, which were in line, participated until noon. During its advance of 20 miles (32 km),

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2272-609: The 30th (US) Infantry Division, it checked a German counterattack along the main Hauts-Vents Highway 11 July 1944 and Pont Hebert fell after protracted fighting 14 July 1944. Patrols reached the Periers-Saint-Lô Road by 18 July 1944. VII (US) Corps made the main effort along the St. Lo-Periers highway just west of Saint-Lô . The corps commander's intent was to drive through the German crust-like defense before

2343-576: The 30th Division was redesigned as the 30th Infantry Division. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor , the term of service of the regiment, along with the rest of the National Guard soldiers inducted in 1940-1941, was extended for the duration of the war. On 16 February 1942, two months after American entry into World War II, the 30th Infantry Division arrived at Camp Blanding , Florida, for extensive infantry training. On 12 September 1942,

2414-695: The 30th Infantry Division went into Normandy and was almost immediately committed to action against the German Army. The 117th Infantry Regiment attacked across the Vire river along with the 120th Infantry at 04:30 am the morning of 7 July 1944 as part of the initial breakout from the Normandy Beachhead. They assaulted across the Vire-Taute Canal on 7 July 1944, establishing a bridgehead toward Les Landes, east of St Jean-de-Day, which

2485-572: The 3rd Infantry Regiment was mustered into federal service and assigned as an element of the 30th Division. On 3 August, the War Department ordered concentration and organization of the units designated to form the division at Camp Sevier , Greenville, South Carolina. On 5 August 1917 the 3rd Tennessee Infantry Regiment was "drafted" into federal service. Concentration continued throughout August 1917. The 30th Division (the "Old Hickory" Division, named after President Andrew Jackson of Tennessee)

2556-530: The 42nd Infantry Division, comprised 23,000 Soldiers including two Active Duty Army Brigades of the 3rd Infantry Division, the 278th Regimental Combat Team of the Tennessee Army National Guard , and the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team from the Pacific Northwest. About 25 NY ARNG soldiers deployed to Iraq in Sep 2006 as part of the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade . In 2008 the 27th Brigade Combat Team

2627-466: The 60th Infantry Brigade, leading, attacked northeast, and captured Brancourt-le-Grand and Premont, and reached a line from the Fme de la Piete to the eastern outskirts of Premont. The 6th (GB) Division served on the right, while the 25th (GB) Division was on the left. The 60th Infantry Brigade passed through the 59th on 9 October, and captured Busigny and Becquigny. The next day the division front extended along

2698-660: The 6th Infantry Regiment. In 1903, the 6th Infantry Regiment was redesignated once again as the 3rd Infantry Regiment. On 3 July 1916, the 3rd Infantry Regiment was mustered into federal service at Nashville and deployed to Eagle Pass, Texas , to take part in the Army's pursuit of the Mexican bandit Francisco "Pancho" Villa along the Mexico-U.S. border. They returned home and were mustered out of federal service on 14 March 1917. Four months after returning from Texas, on 24 July 1917,

2769-489: The 6th Infantry was re-designated as the 3rd Tennessee Volunteer Infantry Regiment.. The 3rd Tennessee was mustered into federal service from 18–20 May 1898 at Camp Dewy, Nashville, for the war with Spain. The 3rd Tennessee was deployed to Tampa, Florida, and later mustered out of federal service at Anniston, Alabama , on 31 January 1899. It was reorganized in Knoxville in the Tennessee National Guard as

2840-922: The American Revolution, New York City was occupied by the British 1775-1783; many of the Military companies existing prior to the war were broken up and enlisting in the Continental service. In 1786 the Militia was reestablished; the regiments in New York City were: Before the formal creation of the New York Army National Guard, the State of New York mobilized a number of militia regiments for short terms of service in

2911-569: The East Poperinghe trench system. Affiliated with the British, 117th Infantry Regiment as part of the 30th Division reached the front lines for training on 16 July 1918 and remained until 18 August. Actual training was carried until 9 August. The 117th Infantry Regiment and the rest of the 59th Infantry Brigade remained with the British 3rd (GB) Division, while the machine gun and infantry units served by battalions and other divisional troops by detachments remained with 30th Division. After

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2982-492: The Germans could reform, then exploit the break thought by passing mechanized forces into the Germans' rear. The plan called for saturation bombing by fighter-bombers, medium and heavy bombers from the front line back to the enemy's artillery positions to disorient and dislodge the Germans. Following the bombers, 4th(US) Infantry Division, 9th (US) Infantry Division, and the 30th (US) Infantry Division were to attack southward along

3053-468: The Germans launched a fresh large-scale attack employing numerous tanks and fresh Infantry. Despite the terrible odds, the 117th Infantry Regiment stopped the German assault. Determined and stubborn Tennessee riflemen and machine gunners held their positions and stopped the German Infantrymen. Company B from Athens, Tennessee bore the brunt of the attack. Private Timothy L. Birt of Company B was

3124-469: The United States after the signing of the Armistice on 11 November 1918 and was demobilized during 13–17 April 1919 at Fort Oglethorpe , Georgia near Chattanooga. In 1921, a monument to the 117th Infantry was erected in front of the old Knoxville High School on the corner of E 5th Ave NE & Lamar St NE. It consists of a charging soldier with raised fist and rifle. Several plaques around the base honor

3195-624: The Ypres-Lys Operation. From 19 August until 4 September 30 (US) Division, less Artillery and 105th Ammunition Trains took part in the Ypres- Lys Operation. 26 August – 11 September rumors of a German withdrawal of troops was investigated. 31 August combat patrols of the 30th (US) Division determined that the Germans were withdrawing. The next day, the 59th Infantry Brigade leading, the division captured Moated Orange, Voormezeele, Lock No. 8, and Lankhof Fme, and occupied

3266-414: The area known as Multi-National Division North Central—the provinces of Salah Ah Din, Diyala, At Tamamim (or Kirkuk Province) and As Sulymaniah Province from the 1st Infantry Division on February 14, 2005. The 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade also deployed to Iraq during this period. At one point during 2005 almost 3,500 members of the New York Army National Guard were serving in Iraq. Task Force Liberty, led by

3337-417: The consistent vigor and pressure the division brought to bear on the elite 1st SS Adolf Hitler Division . According to three of Germany's top generals interviewed after World War II, (Jodl, Keitel and von Kesslring) the battle for Mortain and Saint-Barthelemy was one of the two critical operations leading to the defeat of Germany in the west. Mainly the 1st Battalion, 117th Infantry at Saint-Barthelemy, absorbed

3408-847: The following state duties: two companies performed escort duty in connection with protecting civil prisoners at Springfield, Tennessee , 21 July 1932; flood relief duties along the Arkansas River near Memphis, Tennessee, in January 1937; 1st Battalion for riot control at a workers strike at Alcoa, Tennessee , 7–14 July 1937; riot control at the Democratic Party primary election in Memphis, Tennessee, 30 July 1938. Conducted annual summer training most years at Camp Peay, Tennessee, but also at Camp John Sevier, South Carolina, or Camp (later Fort) Jackson, South Carolina. On 16 September 1940,

3479-415: The friendly troops moved forward, another 396 medium bombers would bomb the rear areas for another 45 minutes. Friendly troops were moved back 1,200 yards (1,100 m) from their line of departures for safety. After two postponements due to bad weather, the attack got underway on the morning of 24 July 1944. At 11:30 am, 350 P-47 fighter-bombers arrived on schedule and started dive-bombing, followed by

3550-492: The front the 117th Infantry as part of the 59th Infantry Brigade and other units moved to the Tincourt-Boucly Area. On the night of 5 and 6 October 1918 the 59th Infantry Brigade took position in support near Hargicourt and Bellicourt. The next day the 59th Infantry Brigade attacked to realign the front. The 30th (US) Division on 8 October, assisted by tanks had the 59th Infantry Brigade and one battalion from

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3692-529: The left. Two battalions from the 117th Infantry Regiment were attached (one battalion each) to the 119th and 120th Infantry Regiments. The remainder of the 117th Infantry was in division reserve prepared to pass through on the left and clear out the curve in the Vier River. The air plan called for 350 fighter-bombers hitting the German front lines followed by 1,500 bombers assigned to targets 2,500 yards (2,300 m) deep and 6,000 yards (5,500 m) wide. As

3763-470: The line on the night of 15/16 October 1918. The 59th Infantry Brigade relieved the 54th Infantry Brigade (27th Division), in the right sector of the II Corps from Vaux-Andigny to one-half kilometer west of St. Martin-Riviere. The 6th (GB) Division on the right, 27th Division (US) on the left. On 17 October 30 (US) Division attacked northeast, crossing the La Selle River, captured Molain and established

3834-571: The machinegun nest in the face of intense enemy fire, killed or wounded at least 6 of the crew, and silenced the gun. When the enemy attempted to bring forward another gun and ammunition Sergeant Talley drove them back by effective fire from his rifle. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. The next day, Sergeant James Ernest Karnes from Knoxville, and Private Calvin John Ward from Morristown, Company D, 117th Infantry Regiment near Estrees , France, on 8 October 1918 were taking part in

3905-404: The main body of the Germans attacked in a thick fog and overran two company roadblocks. C Company of the 117th Infantry held their position, which caused the Germans to pause in their attack. Colonel Walter M. Johnson, the regimental commander issued orders to hold at all costs because there was nothing behind the 117th Infantry Regiment to stop the Germans from reaching the sea. A new defensive line

3976-569: The regiment and filled out the rest of the division. The 117th Infantry Regiment as part of the 59th Brigade, 30th Infantry Division received its first taste of war on 9 July 1918. With the 27th (US) Division, it was assigned to the organization and defense of the East Poperinghe Line, a third defensive position in the Dickebusch Lake and Scherpenberg Sectors. The 30th Division on 11 July 1918 assumed full responsibility for

4047-527: The regiment was billeted in the town of Berkhamsted , England, and completed their final training before entering combat in Normandy . On " D-Day " 6 June 1944 the regiment was alerted for movement to France. The regiment moved to a staging area in southern England, where a briefing was given on the general situation, then moved to the Southampton docks for loading. The 117th Infantry Regiment crossed

4118-477: The soldiers killed in action and list accomplishments of the regiment. The 117th Infantry Regiment arrived at the port of Charleston on 27 March 1919 on the troopship USS Pocahontas and was demobilized 17 April 1919 at Fort Oglethorpe , Georgia. Per the National Defense Act of 1920 , the 117th Infantry was reconstituted in the National Guard in 1921, assigned to the 30th Division, and allotted to

4189-618: The staging area at Camp Myles Standish, Massachusetts , on 29 January 1944. The regiment departed from the Port of Boston on the troopship USS John Ericsson on 12 February 1944. The 117th Infantry Regiment disembarked in Liverpool , England, on 24 February 1944. In England, from 25 February, to 5 April 1944 the regiment was quartered in Nissen huts near Petworth , England, and undertook extensive Infantry training. From 6 April to 9 June 1944,

4260-521: The state of Tennessee. It was reorganized on 30 April 1921 by consolidation with the 4th Infantry, Tennessee National Guard (headquarters organized 28 April 1918 and federally recognized at Chattanooga, Tennessee) and redesignation as the 117th Infantry. Federal recognition was withdrawn on 15 October 1921; the headquarters was relocated to Knoxville, Tennessee, and federally recognized on 24 April 1923, and relocated 1 October 1933 to Jackson, Tennessee. The regiment, or elements thereof, were called up to perform

4331-448: The steady drone 1,500 heavy bombers. Some P-47 fighter-bombers bombed friendly troop positions and one squadron of heavy bombers dropped its bombs squarely on friendly troops. Twenty minutes after the attack started it was called off. " Operation COBRA " the breakout from St. Lo, the 30th Infantry Division endured the heaviest bombing by "friendly aircraft" of the entire war. Approximately 88 men were killed and over 500 seriously wounded over

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4402-539: The troops. They moved on 30 May 1943 to Murfreesboro, Tennessee . Starting on 4 September 1943, the regiment participated in the Second Army No. 3 Tennessee Maneuvers. On 7 September 1943 the 117th Infantry Regiment returned to Camp Forrest , near Tullahoma, Tennessee . The 117th Infantry Regiment arrived at Camp Atterbury, Indiana , on 14 November 1943 to complete their final phase of training. The 117th Infantry Regiment departed Camp Atterbury and arrived at

4473-544: The two-day period. Lieutenant General Lesley J. McNair , Commanding General Army Ground Forces, was visiting and observing this attack in the area of the Second Battalion, 120th Infantry, 30th Infantry Division when bombs instantly killed him dropped by friendly B-17s flying in support of Operation COBRA. The two battalions of the 117th attacked with the units to which they were attached on 25 July 1944 to drive beyond Saint-Lô during Operation COBRA . On 26 July 1944

4544-651: The various state militias into the present National Guard system. The New York Army National Guard dispatched elements of the 27th Infantry Division and the 42nd Infantry Division to both world wars. Douglas MacArthur served as an officer and brigade commander in the 42nd Infantry Division during the First World War. In the early 1960s, the NY ARNG included the 102nd Artillery Brigade (Air Defense), part of Army Air Defense Command , which in 1962 comprised 1-245, 2-209, 1-244, and 1-212 Artillery, equipped with

4615-473: The western outskirts of Vaux-Andigny, through La Haie-Menneresse, and St. Souplet, to St. Benin. During this advance on 7 October 1918 Sergeant Edward R. Talley , from Russellville, Tennessee, Company L, 117th Infantry Regiment near Ponchaux , France, was undeterred by seeing several comrades killed in attempting to put a hostile machinegun nest out of action. He attacked the position single-handed, armed only with his Springfield 03 rifle. Sergeant Talley rushed

4686-673: The wounded. Once during the battle he served as observer and adjusted the company's 60 mm mortar fire. Private Birt, from rural Meigs County, Tennessee was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his bravery. During combat at Mortain and Saint-Barthelemy , the 117th Infantry Regiment and the 30th Infantry Division became known as the Workhorse of the Western Front. It was also known as "Roosevelt's SS Troops," so named by German high command because of

4757-623: The zone of the British First Army on 7 September for training. Meanwhile, on 12–15 September, the 37th Infantry Division , along with the two 30th Division units, occupied the Avocourt Sector on 23–25 September 1918. The 30th (US) Division, less artillery, and the 105th Ammunition Train participated in the Somme Offensive Operation 22 September – 1 October. On the nights of 21 to 24 September 1918,

4828-473: Was apparent the Germans were in the 1st Battalion's area in strength. About 01:30 am, on 7 August 1944 the 117th Infantry Regiment was attacked by crack troops of the 1st SS Adolf Hitler Division . Between midnight and 04:00 the regiment was blanketed by intense and devastating mortar and artillery fire. Enemy aircraft strafed supporting Artillery units as they tried to register their fire on Germany tanks and infantry. The situation became critical at dawn when

4899-412: Was established on a sunken road bisected by the highway from Juvigny to Saint Barthelemy and situated on a hill overlooking Saint Barthelemy. Cooks, clerks, messengers, and administrative personnel from the battalions and the regimental headquarters became riflemen. The Tennessee Infantrymen held their positions against intense attacks by German infantry and armor. Late in the afternoon of 8 August 1944,

4970-484: Was mobilized with the role of training Afghan National Army and Police forces in Afghanistan ( Task Force Phoenix ). The 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry deployed with the 27th BCT. Members of the 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry, and 1st Battalion 69th Infantry, filled out vacancies in the deploying units. The brigade returned late 2008. The 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation (Assault Helicopter) deployed to Iraq in late summer of 2008 in support of Multi-National Corps – Iraq , as did

5041-416: Was reorganized in accordance with the tables of organization of 8 August 1917. On 12 September 1917 infantry brigades were organized in the 30th Division. The 59th Infantry Brigade was composed of the 3rd Tennessee and the 1st South Carolina Regiments of Infantry, and detachments of the 1st North Carolina and 2nd South Carolina Regiments of Infantry, and the Tennessee Cavalry. The 60th Infantry Brigade included,

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