"The History of the 43rd Infantry Division" by Colonel Joseph E. Zimmer (Retired). In addition, the 143rd Tank Battalion joined the Division from that state. Landing at Aitape, the 43rd prevented the Japs from reinforcing their troops along the Drinimour River. First reunion held at Camp Dempsey, Niantic, Connecticut, September 1947. If you have any Seventeen National Guard divisions had served in the First World War; the 42nd "Rainbow" Division was not reconstituted after the war, and the 39th "Delta" Division was eliminated from the force structure in 1923 by being renamed the 31st Division. Letters of Samuel D. French, 121st Volunteers and U.S. Army Signal Corps; Daniel Davis, William H. Lewis, John J. McDonald, and George Maret, 44th Volunteers; John Cook, 51st Volunteers; John Tidd, 109th Volunteers; Gilbert Parshall, 42nd Illinois Volunteers; and Lemi Crary, 86th New York Volunteers. United States Army. Reactivated early in 1941, the New Englanders have been almost constantly on the go ever since. Also several scrapbooks of Civil War covers, and a letter book of Gen. Samuel S. Burnside, both incoming and outgoing, 5th Division, New York National Guard, showing strong Democratic sympathies; a lecture by Myron Adams on involvement of the U.S.S. In September 1945, the 43rd became one of the first Divisions to occupy Japan. Personal reminiscences of James A. Scrymser : in times of peace and war. Mustered out May 31, 1862. On February 21, 1862, the 43rd departed Mount . Before winter set in, the division had On 9 January 1945, the 43d made an assault landing in the San Fabian area, Lingayen Gulf, Luzon. The 43rd Infantry Division was constituted on 19 October 1920, with the division headquarters being organized and federally recognized in Hartford, Connecticut, on 21 March 1925. John has compiled a very detailed unit history of Tank Company, 102nd Infantry Regiment, that covers the period from 1946 to 1952. in Germany from 1945 to 1989. 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. Association: 43d Infantry Division Association, Room 200, State Armory, After a period of rest and relaxation during which the soldiers of the 43rd became fast friends with the Kiwis, a friendship that endures to this day, the 43rd absorbed many replacements. 43rd Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate) Contents 1 Brief History 2 Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin 3 Other Sources 4 References Brief History This regiment was organized at Big Shanty, Georgia, in April, 1862, contained men from Cherokee, Pickens, Cobb, Hall, Forsyth, Jefferson, and Jackson counties. Mustered in: September 21, 1861 Located at the Military History Institute in Carlisle, PA. Lindsay, Bill. It served for a time under the command of General Leadbetter, then transferred to Gracie's Birgade. Vermont Route 100 is signed as the 43 Infantry Division Highway. The total strength of the regiment was 2,327 members, of whom 692 were killed, wounded or captured, 94 died from accident or disease, and 27 perished in prison. To tell the story of the 43rd Infantry Division from its inception to inactivation. > "'Early's Command Is Done Gone'." WorldCat FS Library Collection HATHI TRUST Digital Library HATHI TRUST; also on USGenWeb, 43rd Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate), Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin, Georgia, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865, Georgia, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865, Georgia, Confederate Home Records, 1901-1930, Beginning United States Civil War Research, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, FS Library book 921.73 A1 no. Illinois Civil War Rosters from the Adjutant General's Report, https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/index.php?title=43rd_Regiment,_Illinois_Infantry&oldid=5239530. Located at the University of Virginia Library. Summary of this collection is here. The Division Headquarters, the 102nd and 169th Infantry Regiments with the 963rd Field Artillery (105th) and the 192nd Field Artillery (105th) with detachments of combat support were organized in Connecticut. Located at the New York State Library Manuscripts and Special Collections. In the battle of the Wilderness the total loss was 198 members, including 3 field officers killed or mortally wounded. The first ship arrived in San Francisco on 8 October 1945, three years and seven days after the first ship had left on 1 October 1942. On 9 January 1945, the 43d made an assault landing in the San Fabian area, Lingayen Gulf, Luzon. Chronicles Page. The offensive was 43rd Infantry Division Veterans Association. I served with the 43rd Infantry Division during 1953-54, first with the 172nd Inf Batallion at Warner Kaserne and later with the Division Honor Guard at Flak Kaserne in Augsburg. During the Korean War, the 43d Division was again ordered into active Federal Service on 5 September 1950 and was moved to Seventh United States Army, VII Corps in West Germany in 1951. Roster pages are from the same report found on the Internet Archives web site. After a concentrated training period, the Division deployed to Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands in February 1943. S. Volunteers at Cooperstown. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. History of the 43rd Georgia 1900 Roster of Company E Company E, the Kellogg Rifles, was raised in Cumming in Forsyth County. Home | There are 100 soldiers of the 43rd Infantry Division World War II still listed as missing in action. After ending Japanese resistance in the Zambales Mountains with help from the Philippine Commonwealth Army and Philippine Constabulary, the 43rd swung south against the Shimbu Line. Pages 1 - 10 2023 New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center. Major 27th Ohio Regiment, Veteran Volunteer Infantry. [4] Its headquarters was reorganized as Headquarters Company, 43d Brigade, 26th Infantry Division aka the YANKEE Division. Sons/Daughters Grandsons/Granddaughters Membership Application. before withdrawing, 22 September. 4th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (3 months, 1861) (Militia) In February 1942, the Division underwent a complete reorganization to a triangular division concept. If you served in 43rd Infantry Division, Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. 42nd Infantry Division - "The Rainbow Division" 43rd Infantry Division "Winged Victory Division" 44th Infantry Division 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird" 63rd Infantry Division "Blood and fire" 65th Infantry Division - "The Battle-Axe Division" 66th Infantry Division -"Black Panther Division" On 19 July 1944, the division was deployed to the Aitape-Wewak campaign, assuming defensive positions at Aitape. Winged Victory Division Kirby Smith, a nephew of Confederate General Kirby Smith. Overview: 43rd Infantry Regiment, organized at Big Shanty, Georgia, in April, 1862, contained men from Cherokee, Pickens, Cobb, Hall, Forsyth, Jefferson, and Jackson counties. Co.] 1915. 3, pages 272-273. [1]. The 68th Field Artillery Brigade located in Providence, Rhode Island consisted of the 103rd Field Artillery Regiment in Providence, the 192nd Field Artillery Regiment in Connecticut, and the 152nd Field Artillery Regiment in Maine. The division relocated to Camp Shelby, Mississippi on 14 February 1942 and was officially re-designated as the 43rd Infantry Division on 19 February 1942. 3, pages 245-247. 135-165. After several months of almost continuous combat, the Division welcomed the explosion of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki A-bombs. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. the "Germany" era. The purpose and object of this association shall be to perpetuate the spirit, prestige, and memories of the 43d Infantry Division, Army of the Untied States, achieved in World War II and Korea; to aid and assist former members of this Division in re-establishing themselves in civilian life; to promote fraternity and mutual helpfulness among its members; and to make every contribution to our countrys efforts to maintain everlasting peace. Mountains, the 43d swung south against the Shimbu Line. The 43rd Infantry Division became an active National Guard unit in 1923 in accordance with the National Defense Act of 1916. 45th infantry division wwii roster. The 86th Brigade was allocated to Maine and Vermont, and consisted of the 103rd Infantry (Maine) and the 172nd Infantry (Vermont). Description: 1.5 cubic ft. The Division moved to Noumea, New Caledonia, in November and to Guadalcanal, 17 February 1943. (Lt's letters, Sep 25, 1861 & Apr 29, 1862) > View some pictures of recent Exhibits. Storming of Maryes Heights, May 3rd, 1863. The Battalion arrived in Bremerhaven, Germany on 31 Oct 1951. The following counties of origin are taken from the Adjutant General's Report, found on the Illinois Civil War Rosters web site. It was an Army National Guard regiment from the states making up New England, but most of its soldiers came from Maine. From the rock-bound coasts of Maine to half the islands in the Pacific and to Japan itselfthat is the war record of New Englands 43d Division. The companies were recruited principally: A, B and D at Albany; C at Albany and Oneonta; E at Canajoharie; F at Sandy Hill; G Manhattan Rifles at Schenectady; H and IVales' Rifles at New York city; and KU. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. The Colors of the 43rd were returned to Hartford, Connecticut with appropriate ceremonies. On August 5 the 43d broke the Japanese resistance and seized its prime objectivethe vital Munda airstrip. 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 33d Infantry Division was a formation of the U.S. Army National Guard between 1917 and 1968. Wible, printer, 1866. Roster pages are from the same report found on the Internet Archives web site. The 192nd Field Artillery Battalion, a National Guard 105mm howitzer unit, was recalled to active dutry during the Korean crisis in August 1950. 3, pages 271-272. It engaged in patrols and reconnaissance at Tadji and along the Drinumor River, 25 July, and took the offensive, 8 August 1944, ending organized resistance on the 25th. United States Army, "Historical and pictorial review, 43rd Infantry Division, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, 1942 (152nd Field Artillery Battalion)" (1941). The assault on New Georgia was met with determined enemy resistance. . On 6 May 1945, the attack continued in the Bulucan area. The regiment lost during its service by death, killed in action, 10 officers, 73 enlisted men; of wounds received in action, 4 officers, 30 enlisted men; of disease and other causes, I officer, 126 enlisted men; total, 15 officers, 229 enlisted men; aggregate, 244; of whom 32 enlisted men died in the hands of the enemy. [1] . HHB group photo - Roster (Source: Email from Virgil E. Fenn, 103rd FA Battalion Air Section) I was drafted on October 6, 1950 and assigned to the 43rd. About | Press of A.J. Looking for more information from military/civilian The 43rd Division is known as the Winged Victory Division derived from the name of its longtime combat commander, MG Leonard F. Wing. July 18, 1862, the regiment was consolidated into five companies, A, B, C, D and E, the men of Company K going to Company A; those of F to B; of G to C; of I to D, and of H to E; and in October, 1862, five new companies joined, completing the reorganization of the regiment. Description: 8 items: 35 cm. The 43d Infantry Division landed in New Zealand on 23 October 1942. Company K - many men from St. Louis, Missouri - Roster, vol. The 43rd was allocated to the States of Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, and in each of the four states units were organized and federally recognized. 3, pages 252-255. Leigh Collection Bk 27: 1 The rosters show the men who served in each regiment, their . After training at Munda, the 43d moved to Guadalcanal and thence to New Zealand for rest (Microfiche of original published: Gettysburg, Pa. : J.E. The division continued its training on the islands. Elements landed on Vangunu and Rendova Islands against minor resistance, 30 June, but the enemy fought fiercely before relinquishing Munda and its airfield, 5 August.
