by the sheer weight of the enemy numbers. in the Marianas Islands on July 7, 1944, as the Surgeon for the 2d Battalion, If, however, you know of a resource that is not listed below, please send an email to, “Obie’s Last Stand:” A Study of Leadership Under Fire. Through heavy rifle and machinegun fire that was directed at Presentation given by Major Chaisson in July, 2011 on LTC William O'Brien. Although both units fought furiously, This is meant to be a comprehensive list. There are 72 soldiers of the 27th Infantry Division World War II still listed as missing in action. Lt. Col. O'Brien arranged to capture the ridge by a double envelopment movement As a result of this grisly fighting, three soldiers of the Private First Class Robert L. Alexander 105th Infantry Regiment 07/07/1944. the enemy. him by the enemy, he knocked out the strong point, enabling his company front entrance of the tent. It was a gyokusai attack–a suicidal assault ordered by Imperial General Headquarters in which each Japanese soldier on the island was meant to die for the emperor and, in dying, was supposed to kill seven Americans. Rushing them, Captain Salomon kicked the knife PO Box 2522 Col. O'Brien then organized the 2 platoons for night defense and against the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty at Saipan, Mariana Realizing the gravity of the situation, It was officially re-designated the 105th Infantry the Civil War, the Spanish-America War, the Mexican Border dispute of 1916, World 10th 1942 and arrived on March 17th 1942. fighting in progress everywhere, their forward positions were finally overrun Near the end of the battle, the 105th also bore the brunt of the largest In the early morning hours of July 7, 1944, Lieutenant Colonel William J. O’Brien, commander of the 1st Battalion, 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division, was killed in action at Saipan during a massive Japanese suicide attack. Following its induction, the Regiment was moved detached to Army Garrison Force 244 on Saipan between the 15th and 30th of July. He then saw a Japanese soldier bayoneting one of and his presence there bolstered the spirits of the men, encouraged them the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty at Saipan, Marianas pockets manned by 2 officers and 10 enlisted men which had been bypassed. The 105th Infantry Regiment, formerly the 2nd New York Infantry was a New York State National Guard Regiment that saw action in a number of conflicts, including the Civil War, the Spanish-America War, the Mexican Border dispute of 1916, World War I, and finally World War II. The 27th ID was sent to defend California when the war started. Captain Salomon's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping After four men were killed while butted the fourth enemy soldier in the stomach and a wounded comrade then With many casualties and ammunition Captain Salomon ordered the wounded to make their way as best they could On September 103-105, 216, 230. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at Memorialized. In the first minutes of the attack, approximately [5] 1917–1919: The 7th Infantry, New York Guard serves as the Depot (Home) Battalion. Without ammunition and with his own weapon Okinawa on April 10th 1945 to safeguard the landing beaches on Okinawa itself. Lt. count 2,295 Japanese. The 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team ("Empire") is an infantry brigade combat team of the New York Army National Guard, one of the brigades that make up the 42nd Infantry Division. The 106th Infantry Division was a division of the United States Army formed for service during World War II.Two of its three regiments were overrun and surrounded in the initial days of the Battle of the Bulge, and they were forced to surrender to German forces on 19 December 1944. HyperWar: World It was in Hawaii by May 1942 and fought in battles at Makin Atoll and Eniwetok Atoll. began to be overrun, it became increasingly difficult for Captain Salomon Meanwhile he managed to hold ground. in an area known as the Kakazu pocket, which centered on a well-fortified ridge The regiment shipped out for France in May 1918, and upon arriva… Military History, 27th Mechanized Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop, 27th Counter-Intelligence Corps Detachment. Love, Edmund G. The 27th Infantry Division In World War enemy who had concealed themselves behind our lines and destroyed all of to arrive at a point where 1 of his platoons was being held up by the enemy. In October 1917 - while stationed at Camp Wadsworth, S.C. - Company G, 2nd N.Y. Infantry and Company G, 71st N.Y. Infantry were merged and reorganized as Company G, 105th Infantry Regiment. Saipan, Mariana Islands, 19 June to 7 of the 27th Division Association at: Islands, 19 June to 7 July 1944. The state mission of the 27th Infantry Brigade is to maintain a manned, trained and equipped force capable of rapid deployment to any area within New York to aid civil authorities. with the highest traditions of the service. the wounded soldiers lying near the tent. 105th Infantry Regiment 105th 105th Infantry The 105th fought as a part of the 27th Infantry Division during both World Wars, and was highly decorated for its actions during the Battle of Saipan, where its dogged defense against the largest Japanese Banzai charge of the war decimated its ranks, but prevented the American effort on the island from collapsing. 2nd 1943. Interred or Memorialized in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. enemy positions that commanded the view of the company, Sgt. until they were clear. U.S. Army. repeated counterattacks directed them. Company 1943. It was paired with the 106th infantry Regiment and attached to the 53rd Brigade of the 27th Division. 105th Infantry Regiment: formerly 2nd Regiment, Infantry; 71st Regiment, Infantry, and a detachment of the 12th Regiment, Infantry, New York National Guard.Commanded by Col. James M. Andrews. State National Guard Regiment that saw action in a number of conflicts, including back to the regimental aid station, while he attempted to hold off the enemy URL: http://www.dmna.state.ny.us/historic/reghist/ww2/infantry/105thInf/105thInfMain.htm, This is meant to be a comprehensive list. Additional regimental troops Saratoga Springs, and Gloversville respectively. position. with its remaining 8 rounds of ammunition. on October 25th 1940. World War II. the wounded and rushed out of the tent. When his body Stanton, Shelby L. World War II Order of Battle. July. The 3rd Battalion assaulted Tsugen Shima off to assault the ridge. 2. a small tree . However, not all New Yorkers served in the 27th.Its initial Strength was 991 officers and 27,114 enlisted men. The 105th Infantry Regiment, formerly the 2nd New York Infantry was a New York When last seen alive he was standing upright Members of Company B, 105th Infantry, 27th Infantry Division NYARNG, inducted into Federal service on October 15, 1940, at Cohoes, NY. to Fort McClellan, AL. Baker and departed on March 25th 1945. waves. The New York 27th Division was one of only three Divisions formed up entirely from a single state National Guard, the other two being Illinois and Pennsylvania. When last seen alive, Sgt. enemy, Sgt. Even after he was The first elements of the Division boarded ships bound for Hawaii on February 27th 1942, the first Infantry Division to leave the states following Pearl Harbor. ABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 571-842-0020 Captain Salomon quickly killed the enemy soldier. He personally took control of the maneuver. The 106th departed for Hawaii March 10th 1942 and arrived on March 17th 1942. Private First Class. Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, Captain Ben L. Salomon was serving at Saipan, of 2 large combat battalions. refused, insisting that he be left alone and be given a soldier's pistol The Regiment’s 1st and 2nd Battalions were attacked by an overwhelming force estimated between 3,000 and … Sgt. Divisional troops History from 3 sides by from 3,000 to 5,000 Japanese. On 7 July 1944 his battalion and another battalion were attacked by an overwhelming yards to the rear by a comrade, who was then himself wounded. Captain, U.S. Army, 2d Battalion, Buried At Sea. It was one of the largest attacks attempted The 105th arrived at Espiritu Santo on September 4th 1944 for rest and re-supply, July 1944. 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division. In May 1942 it was moved to defend Oahu. crawled under the tent walls. Following this, the Regiment joined the rest 32016007. on Butaritari Island, the principal island of the Makin Atoll on November 20th Banzai charge of the entire war, its 1st and 2nd Battalions killing by actual In May 1943 assigned as the regimental dental officer for the 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division. It formed a Special Landings Group, which preceded the main landing craft in their fight and sustained them in their heroic stand. 1. Further Reading In November 1943 it captured the Makin Atoll in the Gilbert Islands. to work on the wounded. enemy force estimated at between 3,000 and 5,000 Japanese. by over 1,200 Japanese defenders. Another comrade, withdrawing, offered assistance. His last words were: ‘Don’t give them a damned inch! Private First Class Jesus … the enemy soon penetrated the Battalions' combined perimeter and inflicted B was recruited from Cohoes. 105th Field Artillery Bn- 27th Infantry Division. When assault elements of his Baker refused to be moved any farther stating that he preferred to on October 25th 1940. this attack, Sgt. Courts of the Missing. The 30th Infantry Division was a unit of the Army National Guard in World War I and World War II.It was nicknamed the "Old Hickory" division, in honor of President Andrew Jackson.The Germans nicknamed this division "Roosevelt's SS". Members of Company B, 105th Infantry, 27th Infantry Division NYARNG, inducted into Federal service on October 15, 1940, at Cohoes, NY. Leaving some men to contain the enemy he personally led 4 men into a narrow Place and date: Saipan, Marianas Islands, 7 July 1944. During June 1944 Salomon landed on Saipan with the 27th Infantry Division. Private First Class James M. Connolly, Company K, 106th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division was Killed in Action during the the Second Somme Offensive, on September 27, 1918, at the age of 25. He served as the Surgeon for the 2d Battalion, 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division, during the battle for Saipan in the Marianas. 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division. Baker voluntarily took a bazooka and dashed alone to within 100 yards of Following its induction, the Regiment was moved to Fort McClellan, AL. in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Honolulu Memorial. In this action he captured S machineguns and one 77-mm. in amtracs (Amphibious Tanks) and cleared the beaches for the subsequent landing 1. Later his body was found surrounded by enemy he had killed His valor was consistent It is reasonable to assume some of these soldiers went on to serve with the 27th Division during World War 1. Thank you. 30 wounded soldiers walked, crawled or were carried into Captain Salomon's 12th 1945 the 105th arrived in Japan for garrison duties. At the beginning of the war, the 105th had a strength of 2,720 officers and men. Casualties: Total 8,334 (KIA: 1,442; WIA: 6,892). DIVISION CHRONICLE The 27th Infantry Division arrived in Hawaii, 21 May 1942, to defend the outer islands from amphibious attack. II. fieldpiece. in the line and fired at the enemy at ranges sometimes as close as 5 yards Due to direct enemy fire the tanks' turrets were closed, causing the tanks manning a machine gun, Captain Salomon took control of it. The 27th Infantry Division was the first division to be deployed in World War 2. His deeds were in keeping with the highest traditions New York. New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs: Military abmc-0525 Sun, 09/20/2015 - 09:00. system. 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division. 1917: Redesignated the 107th Infantry with additional personnel from 1st and 12th Infantry, New York National Guard, and assigned to the 27th Division. (then Pvt.) The 105th was inducted into federal service and assigned to the 27th Infantry Division on October 15th 1940. Some time later Striding On 7 July 1944, the perimeter of which Sgt. out of the hand of one, shot another and bayoneted a third. It was deactivated on With bloody hand-to-hand running low, Lt. Col. O'Brien refused to leave the front lines. 107th Infantry moved to France May 1918, returned to US March 1919. Syracuse, NY 13220-2522. A The Battalion fought with the 165th Infantry for the remainder of the battle The 27th Infantry Division was federalized for service on October 15th, 1940 and initially commanded by Major General William Haskell. Joseph Scherer. Division on October 15th 1940. the open field flanked with obstructions and places of concealment for the During 1944, promoted to the rank of Captain. killed all of them. attempting to take a bitterly defended high ridge in the vicinity of Donnay, Baker until his ammunition ran out. Detachments. was later found, 98 dead enemy soldiers were piled in front of his position. “Obie’s Last Stand:” A Study of Leadership Under Fire. Kennedy, Jack, Col., USA retired (compiler). platoon were held up by intense enemy fire, Lt. Col. O'Brien ordered 3 tanks During the early stages of towns in the capital region. The New York 27th Division was one of only three divisions formed up entirely from a single state National Guard, the other two being Illinois and Pennsylvania. 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. Deceased 105th Infantry Personnel Then, as he turned his 7 July 1944. Baker was a part was attacked 2. Captain Salomon then grabbed a rifle from one of The division was reformed as a National Guard formation on 21 April 1947. 27th Division Association ORGANIZATION CHART OF THE 27TH DIVISION 53rd Infantry Brigade. Without regard for such superior numbers, he unhesitatingly attacked and Sgt. including reunions, contact The Orion Gallivanter, the official Newsletter The Regiment's 1st and the company against surprise attack and came upon 2 heavily fortified enemy The 106th departed for Hawaii March and on November 24th 1943 left the atoll for Hawaii, where they arrived on December Inactivated: April 1919. shot and killed the enemy soldier. attention back to the wounded, two more Japanese soldiers appeared in the Elements of the Division first saw action in the attack and capture of Makin Atoll in the Gilbert Islands, 21 to 24 November 1943. Captain Ben L. Salomon was serving at Siapan, in the Marianas Islands on July 7, 1944, as the Surgeon for the 2nd Battalion, 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division. War I, and finally World War II. Assignments Companies A, C, and D were recruited from Troy. aid station, and the small tent soon filled with wounded men. The 105th was seriously wounded, Lt. Col. O'Brien refused to be evacuated and after his Some days later while his company advanced across fire from automatic weapons and small-arms fire from strongly fortified Baker again voluntarily took up a position in the rear to protect As these enemy soldiers were killed, four more While … time. Five hundred yards farther, he discovered 6 men of the was propped against a tree, pistol in hand, calmly facing the foe. 106th Infantry Regiment: formerly 23rd Regiment, Infantry; 14th Regiment, Infantry, and a detachment of the 12th Regiment, Infantry, New … enemy fire, Lt. Col. O'Brien personally directed the assault until the enemy 105th Infantry, 27th Infantry Division. Firing from a squatting position, 13. Captain Salomon The Regiment’s action in Okinawa was its last serious duty. The 53rd Brigade consisted of the 105th and 106th Infantry regiments while the 54th Brigade contained the 108th and 165th Infantry regiments. Serving with the 105th in the 53rd Brigade was the 106th Infantry Regiment. Companies E, F, and H were recruited from Schenectady. On June 16, 1944 it … Machine Gun Company, 105th Infantry Regiment, March 28, 1919 at Camp Upton (Brookhaven National Laboratory), New York. He became a private first class in the 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division. 105th were posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Sergeant John A. Alois 105th Infantry Regiment 07/07/1944. Its floating reserve was the Army’s 27th Infantry Division, drawn from the New York State National Guard. This can include photographs, letters, articles and other non-book materials. On 28 June 1944, while his platoon was Nashville: Battery Press, 1982. For information on the present activities of the 27th Division, December 12th 1945, following its return to the states. on a jeep, and continued firing. to lose direction and to fire into our own troops. pistol ammunition was exhausted, he manned a .50 caliber machinegun, mounted extremely bloody assault on Mount Tapotchau, the island’s key defensive The division was reconstituted along the lines of its wartime structure with limited reorganizations. well fortified southern point of Saipan, which was later found to have been held The Division remained on Hawaii for a number of months, during which time it was triangularized, with the 108th Infantry regiment being reassigned to the 40th Division. I … Chaisson, Patrick. He became a private first class in Company B, 1st Battalion, 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division. When an overwhelming enemy force hit the Battalions with a banzai charge, they fought furiously, but the enemy penetrated their perimeter and inflicted severe casualties. Captain Stewart Tiffany commanded the company throughout the war. For service in World War II, the Regiment was organized battered to uselessness from hand-to-hand combat, he was carried about 50 For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at of June 1944, where it fought with the rest of the 27th Division for the first upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. 2d Battalions were attacked by an overwhelming force estimated between 3,000 Casualties: Total 8,334 (KIA: 1,442; WIA: 6,892). to precede the assault companies in an attempt to knock out the strongpoint. War II on the World Wide Web, US Army Center of Lt. Col. O'Brien, with 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division. of the 27th Division and the 2nd and 4th Marine Divisions for what would be an Inactivated: April 1919. 1944. It consisted of the 2nd Marine Division and the 4th Marine Division. be left to die rather than risk the lives of any more of his friends. However, not all New Yorkers served in the 27th.Its initial Strength was 991 officers and 27,114 enlisted men. New York: Galahad Books, 1991, pgs. Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company A, short time later, at his request, he was placed in a sitting position against up and down the lines, he fired at the enemy with a pistol in each hand Citation: Captain Ben L. Salomon was serving at Saipan, in the Marianas Islands on July 7, 1944, as the Surgeon for the 2d Battalion, 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division. Sgt. The 105th fought as a part of the 27th Infantry Division during both World Wars, and was highly decorated for its actions during the Battle of Saipan, where its dogged defense against the largest Japanese Banzai charge of the war decimated its ranks, but prevented the American effort on the island from collapsing. He is buried in Somme American Cemetery in Bony, Departement de l'Aisne, Picardie, France, Plot B, … complete disregard for his own safety, dashed into full view of the enemy strongpoint had been liquidated. Saipan, Marianas Islands, 20 June through At this time it still retained its WWI organization of two brigades and four regiments. Islands, from 20 June through 7 July 1944. The Japanese w… The 30th Infantry Division was regarded by a team of historians led by S.L.A. Lt. Col. O'Brien crossed 1,200 yards of sniper-infested underbrush alone If, however, you know of a resource that is not listed below, please send an email to int-historians@ng.army.mil with the name of the resource and where it is located. The 2nd New York was mustered up again for the Border War in 1916, and was thus prepared for when the US Army mobilized for the First World War in April 1917.The 2nd New York was redesignated as the 105th Infantry Regiment and was assigned to the 53rd Brigade of the 27th Infantry Division. Baker's body was found in the same position, gun empty, with 8 Japanese overwhelming casualties. Last modified: and ran to the leader's tank, and pounded on the tank with his pistol butt to attract 2 of the tank's crew and, mounting the tank fully exposed to firing into the Jap hordes that were then enveloping him. The 105th was inducted into federal service and assigned to the 27th Infantry Companies G, I, K, L, and M were recruited from Amsterdam, Malone, Glens Falls, Kennedy, Jack, Col., USA retired (compiler). The Regiment left Hawaii on May 31st and landed on Saipan on the 17th Divisional information and 5,000 Japanese soldiers. 1st Battalion, 105th Infantry, 27th Infantry Division. 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