Battery E in France: 149th Field Artillery, Rainbow (42nd) Division

Battery E in France: 149th Field Artillery, Rainbow (42nd) Division

Battery E of the First Field Artillery of the Illinois National Guard was organized at Chicago, October 23, 1915, Captain Henry J. Reilly in command. On June 27, 1916, it was mustered into federal service for duty on the Mexican border, and mustered out October 28, 1916, after training at Leon Springs, Arkansas, and taking part in the famous Austin Hike. The battery met for drill at the Dexter Pavilion, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, on Monday nights. After the United States declared war, April 6, 1917, the battery began recruiting to bring its strength up to war basis, and drilled Monday and Friday evenings. Sergeants Herman Leprohon and Thomas Atkinson, of the Regular Army, who directed the drill at this time, were commissioned first lieutenants in the regiment before it left Chicago. May 22 Paul E. Landrus was appointed First Sergeant, John J. OMeara, Supply Sergeant, and F. O. Johnson, Stable Sergeant. Governor Lowden ordered the battery into service June 30, 1917, when drill became daily. July 9, the battery entrained for Fort Sheridan with its 30 horses, guns, caissons and supplies. First Lieutenant Irving Odell was in command, Captain Reilly having become colonel of the regiment, now the 149th U. S. Field Artillery. The regiment was mustered into federal service July 20, as part of the 67th F. A. Brigade and of the 42d Division, already named the Rainbow Division by Secretary of War Baker because of its national composition, comprising units of twenty-six states. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 33119
Author: Kilner, Frederic Richard
Release Date: Jul 8, 2010
Format: eBook
Language: English