Re: Help with locating WWI veteran information
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Help with locating WWI veteran information
Bettye Pribyl 11/25/08
The following does not answer your question completely - but the 167th from Alabama has served with distinction throughout many conflicts dating back to before the Civil War. A Google Search for 167th Infantry Regiment will bring up many references. One of which is an article in the NY Times describing 6 soldiers who received high valor medals during WW-I. Also this item copied below:
"The "Fourth Alabama" was mustered and reorganized in 1875 and served as state militia until 1911. On July 15, 1911, the "Fourth Alabama" became a National Guard unit.
On June 28, 1916, the unit was called into federal service and soon afterwards was sent to the Mexican border where it remained until March 16, 1917.
On August 14, 1917, the regiment was designated the 167th United States Infantry and assigned to the 42nd Rainbow Division which was activated at Camp Mills, Long Island, New York. In November 1917, the 167th crossed the Atlantic. The unit was sent to the front lines and participated in the largest engagement of the war--"The Second Battle of the Marne". After serving in the Army of Occupation, the 167th was returned to Montgomery, Alabama, where it was mustered out on May 19, 1919. In July 1923, the regiment was assigned to the 31st Dixie Division."
Schneider might have received he Purple Heart as the result of being injured by a gas attack.
Search the used book market - www.Abebooks.com fro a regimental history. You might also contact AHEC - US Army Heritage and Education Center at Carlisle PA -www.carlisle.army.mil/ahec - to determine what holdings they have for the 167th.
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Re: Help with locating WWI veteran information
Bettye Pribyl 11/25/08