Located at the Georgia Historical Society. Additional recruits came from Topeka and Cottonwood Falls. Civil War Miscellaneous Collection 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. 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. Dans la partie basse se trouve deux bolos croiss reprsentant le service durant l'insurrection des Philippines. [1], On 17 July 1947, the 137th was reorganized and Federally recognized, headquartered at Wichita. This page was last edited on 14 June 2022, at 10:06. Its regimental motto is Cargoneek Guyoxim, which is Chippewa Indian for "Always Ready." The 147th Infantry Regiment . service. The 137th fought here from 713 August, and they suffered 23 killed, 140 wounded, and 40 missing in action. Headquarters Company . One man was killed and one wounded on the 24th. On 1 September 1992, the 1st Battalion was inactivated, leaving the 2nd Battalion as the only active unit of the regiment.[1]. On 1 May 1989, the regiment was withdrawn from the Combat Arms Regimental System and reorganized under the United States Army Regimental System. Textual Records: Regimental, battalion, company, and detachment records, including letters sent and received, correspondence, issuances, rosters, casualty and descriptive lists, descriptive books, and histories, of the 11th Infantry Regiment, 1861-69; 12th Infantry Regiment, 1861-1912; 13th Infantry Regiment, 1861- 1915; 14th Infantry Regiment, Some of the prisoners reported that many German soldiers wanted to surrender, but were being closely watched by officers and non-commissioned officers. 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The 1st Battalion of the 137th Infantry remained attached to the 134th Infantry, who advanced throughout the day with little opposition. Tim Aumiller, Infantry Division Components of the U.S. Army, 76. On 20 July, Company C put on a successful raid of its own against the enemy. All rights reserved. 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. They stayed put and awaited orders to move. Lieutenant Simpson was immediately recommended General Sebree to receive the Bronze Star. Infantry Regiment, 137th: Subject.Local: World War I 35th Division 137th Infantry Regiment: Description Willson describes the logistics of marching with Sherman's army, the destruction of property by Union troops, and the liberated slaves who accompanied the army. The regiment moved from north of la Bedellerie, down highway 2 southeast of St. Be sure to see a copy of the actual database itself, which can be Lo, to the vicinity of la Barbee, and remained in Division reserve. With the attack scarcely begun, Colonel Layng was wounded in the face and leg by machine gun fire at 0715. 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. 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. DIV. : who, alone at Culp's Hill, in the 2nd day's battle saved the right at Gettysburg. 19 JULY 1944 With St. The Civil War Archive section, 137th Regiment Infantry, (accessed 25 May 2012). These included 34 killed, 71 wounded and 4 missing. 182 p. : ill., maps ; 21 cm. Both the 1st and 3rd Battalions provided relief between 13 and 16 July 1924 after a tornado struck Augusta. Another tremendous advantage enjoyed by our forces was that of replacements received. [6] On 6 August, the regiment had a break from the fighting. Cousin, Abram. Obtained fromhttp://www.soldierstudies.org/. Lo. The regiment soon arrived in England on 25 May 1944, and then into the frontline in Normandy on 8 July 1944. 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. The 2nd Battalion was in reserve. Reports of enemy tanks southwest of that battered town shortly after noon proved false, and by 1800 the 1st Battalion, which had been held in reserve during the day, was alerted to move into position to attack southeast and seize the high ground near Les Anges, with one company to block the vital St. 14 JULY 1944 On Friday, 14 July 1944, the regiment attacked again at 0800, with one platoon of medium tanks in support of each battalion. Lo, core of the German defenses in this sector. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) Advanced Training. The monument to the 137th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment is southeast of Gettysburg on Culp's Hill. Thank you. Both of these men have been recommended to receive the Distinguished Service Cross. Pearson, Bob L. - Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 137th Innfantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division - Submitted by Jeffrey Pearson (son) Plunge, Jr., Adam M. - B Company, 10th Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division - Submitted by Robert Williams (grandson) Located at the New York State Library Manuscripts and Special Collections. Roster. As a staff officer, Willson also touches on the arguments and in-fighting among officers on matters of promotion and command organization. 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. 15 JULY 1944 On 15 July 1944, the regiment attacked, for the fifth consecutive morning, and were met by heavy artillery fire. "137th Infantry Regiment (First Kansas) Lineage and Honors", "A History of the 137th Infantry: An All-Kansas National Guard Regiment:: 35th and 89th Division World War I Unit Histories", "Combat History of the 137th Infantry Regiment WWII", "Kansas Adjutant General's Department 2137th Combined Arms Battalion", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=137th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)&oldid=1138303167, Infantry regiments of the United States Army National Guard, Infantry regiments of the United States Army, Military units and formations established in 1879, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 9 February 2023, at 00:00. On this day our losses were 9 killed, 11 wounded and 1 missing. DURING COMBAT. 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. "Burt." The 137th force had encountered a fortified church on Highway 3, north of St. Gilles, and for most of the morning were pinned down by heavy machine gun, mortar and artillery fire. These men had distinguished themselves in the first few days action. The database contains additional information when known, such as Headquarters Company Detachment: Junction City, 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 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. No men were killed on this day, but 5 men were wounded. The Alabama Militia Before the war every state had a militia, the forerunner of today's National Guard. Visibility was poor, and aerial support was called off, but the artillery support remained excellent. After the company radio man had been killed, Sergeant Hughbanks removed the radio from the dead soldier, called the battalion OP and requested artillery fire on the German position. 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 day was comparatively quiet, with scattered mortar and artillery fire, mostly on road junctions. The 1st Battalion then moved on and contacted elements of the 3rd Battalion, which had cut in behind these strong points. The alphabetical listings on these web pages includes the soldier's Last Name, These books were digitized by Yale University and Cornell University. 25th Infantry Regiment, (Colored) 368th Infantry Regiment, (Colored) Arkansas, Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Little Rock Arkansas. The 20th Kansas was slated to take part in the Fifth Philippine Expedition on 27 October 1898, and 2nd and 3rd Battalions arrived in Manila on 5 December, and the 1st Battalion arrived on 6 December. This neutralized the first nest. 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. Henry and Burtis Bayless Letters. 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. The 37th was broken up on 11 June 1918, when Division HQ, HQ Troop, the 134th Machine Gun Battalion and 137th Infantry Brigade began a move to the Port of Embarkation at Hoboken, New Jersey. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. 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 [6] On 25 July, the regiment witnessed the beginning of Operation Cobra, and Allied bombers bombed German positions right near friendly lines. HISTORY OF THE 112th INFANTRY This book contains the photographs of the officers and soldiers of the 112th Infantry. Palmer, David W. The forgotten hero of Gettysburg : a biography of General George Sears Greene. Syracuse, N.Y. After minor patrolling in Alsace-Lorraine, they moved north to fight in the Battle of the Bulge on 26 December 1944. NorwichCWRTColl The 20th Kansas had not seen combat against the Spaniards and were camped in tobacco warehouses in Manila until February 1899 when the Philippine Insurrection began. (Letters, Jan 6 & Dec 28, 1863, presumably from Burtis J. Bayless). When this TD bogged down, he returned to bring up another which pulled the first to safety. The 137th was stationed in the Metz area and successfully repulsed a German raid on the night of 2223 June. Bloomer wrote about missing the battle, having rejoined the Company as they were retreating. It is famous for accomplishing a similar feat to the 20th Maine Infantry Regiment during the Battle of Gettysburg on the second day at the other end of the United States' line. West, Samuel. Casualties for 12 July 1944 were 7 killed, 74 wounded and 7 missing. All of the letters, written from Savannah, 1865, concern Scofield's role in the march from Atlanta to Savannah. The total number of killed and wounded was 490. Sergeant Allburty has been recommended to receive the Bronze Star. 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. 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). The 137th suffered 2 men killed and 3 wounded due to this friendly fire incident. The 3rd Battalion remained in reserve in a switch with the 1st Battalion shortly after midnight. Hyde, J.S. An alert 3rd Battalion observer watched 45 Germans, with full equipment, enter a house northeast of St. 13 JULY 1944 On 13 July 1944, the regiment attacked at 0800, with the 3rd & 2nd Battalions again leading. Located at the Military History Institute in Carlisle, PA. Scofield, William S.William H. Scofield letters,1865. Colonel Robert Sears joined the regiment at 1830 and assumed command at 2030. The five battle stars (awarded in 1945) are for: Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. At 2200 the 2nd Battalion relieved the 1st Battalion who reverted to reserve. Three prisoners were taken during the day. Frederick Phisterer. Madison, WI: Federal Pub. 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. These two members of Company A observed a disabled tank in an area in which they knew an artillery barrage was due to fall. 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 28th Infantry Division made preparations to relieve us at our present location. The 137th Infantry left its England stations at Bodmin and Newquay on 4 July 1944. The regiment traced its history back to the organization of the 1st Infantry Regiment of the Kansas Volunteer Militia from pre-existing companies on 17 May 1879. Due to allied aerial superiority, no enemy air attacks were encountered. The 3rd Battalion pushed on to Highway 3 southwest of St. Gilles, where they were held up by machine gun fire, mines and booby traps. 2023 New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center. 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". Disregarding his own chances of being wounded in this shellfire, Lieutenant Simpson was able to drag his fellow officer to the slight protection of a tree and some hedge, where he rendered all assistance possible. Co., 1908. volume II. The first volume of Willson's diaries contains entries made from 3 July 1863 to 5 Sept. 1864, with substantial gaps. [2] At the time of mustering out, the regiment had decreased in size, including 46 officers and 720 enlisted men. Located at the Military History Institute in Carlisle, PA. Eggleston, Amb. [1] June 10, 1865, the men not to be mustered out with the regiment were transferred to the 102d Infantry. Incls: Journal and Supporting Papers July 1944 (1 copy), 319.1 1st Ind RGC/mla (31 Jul 44) HQ 35TH INF DIV, APO 35, U S Army, 14 Aug 44, TO: Commanding General, XIX Corps, APO 270, U S Army. The 137th Infantry Regiment (First Kansas)[1] was an infantry regiment of the United States Army. The 137th New York Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He warns the people of South Carolina to beware of the invading "Yankees" (to whom he belongs). Morning Reports 136th Armored Maintenance Battalion Morning Reports 136th Field Artillery Battalion Morning Reports 136th Infantry Regiment Morning Reports 137th Armored Ordnance Maintenance . Drawing praise and commendation from every officer and enlisted man in the Army are the Medics. The first enemy prisoners captured indicated that the Division was facing elements of the 897th, 898th and 899th Infantry regiments, and composing the Kampt Gruppe Kentner (combat team commanded by Colonel General Kentner). Albany: J.B. Lyon Co., printers, 1902. Home. Company F also encountered an enemy patrol during the night. The Sergeant then blasted out the remaining nests and his platoon was able to advance. July 1996. 137th New York Infantry, Co.K.Letters (1862-1863). Gettysburg, Pa. : Friends of the National Parks at Gettysburg, 2001. NorwichCWRTColl Albany: J.B. Lyon Co., State printers, 1909. The units operated the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle and the Army's main battle tank, the M1A2 SEP V2 Abrams.[12]. Lo toward Tessy sur Vire. At 1920 on 10 July 1944, the Regiments first casualty as a result of enemy fire occurred. Located at Duke University. Rick Callendar is the nephew of Pfc. Boston : J.E. Heavy enemy mortar and artillery fire continued, and snipers were active. 35 enlisted men died from disease, and 145 more were discharged on disability. [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. 137th Infantry Regiment Valor For Service (Kansas National Guard) Chronology : 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 Five companies were from counties in the 3d Congressional district, and five from other parts of the state, one being from Kokomo, one from Medora, one . 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. 106 pages. Civil War diaries, 1857-1863. No enemy prisoners were taken. The immediate objective of the three divisions, composing the XIX Corps, was to capture the high ground north of Soulles, with an ultimate objective of capturing the city of St. Letters sent to Jennings' sister regarding his experiences of military life. [7] The German counterattack was beaten back. 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. 1, the first combat order of the 137th Infantry during World War II. Therefore current 137th soldiers today wear a crest WITHOUT the five battle stars earned in World War II which looks "empty" to old timers. At the time the Regimental Commander was wounded, Lt. Search You are going to search our database of the soldiers of 35th infantry division. On 1 February 1976, the 3rd Battalion was inactivated, and the 1st and 2nd Battalions were assigned to the 69th Brigade. 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. John W. Leedy, the governor of Kansas, issued a call for volunteers to fight in the SpanishAmerican War on 26 April 1898, as soon as war was declared. [4], Between 14 December and 26 February 1922, the 1st and 3rd Battalions were called up for riot control during a strike of coal miners at Pittsburg. The Division consisted of the 69th and 70th Infantry Brigades, composed of the 137th, 138th Infantry, with the 129th Machine Gun Battalion; and the 139th and 140th Infantry, and the 130th Machine Gun Battalion; all of the 60th Field Artillery Brigade, which was composed of the 128th, 129th and 130th Field Artillery. On 9 July, the 137th relieved the 119th Infantry Regiment of the 30th Infantry Division. Outstanding leadership shown by enlisted men has resulted in numerous recommendations for battlefield appointment as 2nd Lieutenant. Casualties in the 137th for the first days operations were 12 killed, 96 wounded and 18 missing in action. Located at the Military History Institute in Carlisle, PA. Ireland, David. Their mission was to close with and destroy the enemy by means of fire and maneuver or repel assaults by fire, close combat and counterattack. 397th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division Rufus Dalton was at the Maginot Line bouncing mortar shells off an old citadel. The following is taken fromNew York in the War of the Rebellion, 3rd ed. Casualties in the regiment totaled 127. [6] The entire regiment continued to attack almost every day against the strong German positions, suffering many casualties, but driving the enemy back slowly by surely. 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. On 25 August 1984 the two battalions were reassigned to the 35th Division when it was reformed from the 69th Brigade headquarters. Casualties for 31 July were 2 killed and 19 wounded. On 28 October, the regiment was mustered out of service. One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Infantry.Cols., David Ireland, Koert S. Van Voorhes; Lieut.-Cols., Koert S. Van Voorhes, Milo B. Eldridge; Majs., Wetsell Willoughby, Milo B. Eldridge, Frederick A. Stoddard. The weather remained cloudy, with intermittent showers. In the second letter, he states that he does not want to leave Savannah, a beautiful city, but that he has been ordered into South Carolina; he also notes that the weather is more like a northern spring that winter (the letter was written in January). 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. Lo. The unit redeployed through Camp McCoy, Wisconsin in April 2011 having earned the Meritorious Unit Commendation. 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. The force also included the 219th Field Artillery Battalion, 737th Tank Battalion less one company, Company B of 60th Engineers, Company B of 110th Medics, one company from 654 Tank Destroyer Battalion, one platoon from 35th Reconnaissance Troops, and a detachment from the 35th Signal Company. front., plates, ports., maps (part fold.) Throughout the day the regiment was subjected to heavy machine gun and mortar fire from well dug-in positions, and from 88mm and 150mm artillery fire from the rear. Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. 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. Phone: (518) 581-5100 | Fax: (518) 581-5111. One of the battalion's soldiers was killed in action. The entire battalion was then able to advance. E, F, G, and H Companies were recruited from Holton, Newton, Kansas City, and Lawrence respectively. - Silver Star Medal; SWA - Seriously Wounded in Action; WIA - Wounded in Action. [2] The SpanishAmerican War officially ended on 10 December, with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Six Privates 1st Class showed such qualities of leadership under fire that they were promoted to Staff Sergeant, a jump of three grades. For almost an hour he directed the fire, until the enemy emplacements were neutralized. 56th Regiment Infantry. Eight of the enemy were killed, twelve taken prisoner, and a large amount of enemy materiel captured. 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. 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. The regiment was reorganized and officially mustered into service between 9 May and 13 May at Topeka, Kansas, as the 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry. At 1600 a strong enemy position was captured about 1000 yards south of St. Gilles. It brought 456 men to the field. Feel free to view examples of morning reports and rosters below. Letter, 1863 May 23. 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. Also includes commissions of appointments to officer ranks. German prisoners also reported their morale as very low, due to continued artillery pounding and their own lack of supplies and replacements. Propaganda leaflets had also been dropped over the enemy lines during the night, which may have had some results. Located at the Military History Institute in Carlisle, PA. Whittier, Edward, "The Left Attack (Ewell's), Gettysburg." 10-11 JULY 1944 The 1st. Available online at:www.davidcleutz.com/137th-regiment-nystate-volunteers.html [Trenton, NJ : Xlibris Corp.], 2004, 343 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Share a testimony from a relative or a friend, veteran or civilian, resistance member, ally or German, actor or witness of History. They were downloaded from the Internet Archive. The 12th corps left Virginia in Sept., 1863, and went to Tennessee, joining Grant's army at Chattanooga. 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. B Company (armor): Lenexa. 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.