From Custer to MacArthur: The 7th U.S. Cavalry (1866-1945)

Edward C. Dailey

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From Custer to MacArthur: The 7th U.S. Cavalry (1866-1945)

Sujets

• Histoire
• WW2
• General MacArthur
• Segunda Guerra Mundial
• 7th Cavalry Regiment (United States)
• Military history of the United States
• Battle of the Little Bighorn
• World War II
• United States Armed Forces
• History
• George Armstrong Custer
• Seconde Guerre mondiale
• Douglas MacArthur

Informations

• Publié par: Turner Publishing Company
• Date de parution: 15 juin 1995
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781681622897
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 4 Mo

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F ROM C USTER To M ACARTHUR
T URNER P UBLISHING C OMPANY
TURNER PUBLISHING COMPANY
Publishers of Military History
Publisher s Editor: Robert J. Martin
Writer: Edward L. Daily
Designer: Luke A. Henry
Copyright 1995
Turner Publishing Company
This book or any part thereof
may not be reproduced without
written consent of the publisher
Library of Congress Catalog Card No.95-60659
ISBN: 978-1-56311-233-1
Books available from the publisher.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The GARRYOWEN
Esprit de Corps of the 7th U.S. Cavalry
Author
Preface
Foreword
Tribute to Selah R.H. Tompkins
Introduction
History of the 7th U.S. Cavalry From Custer to MacArthur
Chapter I - The Indian Wars (1866-1891)
Chapter II - South and Beyond the Borders (1892-1917)
Chapter III - The Army Lean Years (1918-1941
Chapter IV - Islands, Jungles and Japanese (1942-1945)
Appendices
Regimental Organization
Unit Citations
Regimental Medal of Honor Recipients
Lineage and Honors
Regimental Commanders
Regimental Honors
The Regimental Insignia
The Regimental Coat of Arms
The Regimental Guidons and Colors
The Saber
The Regiment and Music
The Regimental Song GARRYOWEN
The History and Origin of Bugle Calls
Comanche
Regimental Organization Day
History and Origin of the Picture Custer s Last Fight
Indian Battles
Battle Statistics for the Battle of the Little Big Horn
Listing of the 7th U.S. Cavalry Association Members
Message from the Author
THE GARRYOWEN
Blazon of the Regimental Insignia of the 7th U.S. Cavalry, USA
A cavalry horseshoe, or, heels upward, with crease, sabre and seven nail heads, white. Above and joining the heels of the shoe, a scroll, azure, bearing the words, GARRYOWEN, or
At the base and emerging from sinister side of the shoe, a dexter arm embowed, vested azure, the hand in the buckskin gauntlet, proper, grasping an old style U.S. Army sabre, or hilted, or blade extended to center or scroll gripe, sabre threaded or
Explanation of Design
The horseshoe is symbolic of the Cavalry. Its color, gold (yellow in heraldic tincture), is the color of the old uniform facings of the United States Cavalry, in existence when the Regiment was organized and still is retained as the color of the Cavalry Arm.
The words, GARRYOWEN, are the title of an old Irish (sic) war song known and used as the Regimental song since the days of General Custer. Its rollicking air symbolizes the esprit de corps for which the Regiment is noted.
The arm, taken from the crest of the Regimental Coat of Arms, symbolizes the spirit of the Cavalry Charge. At the time of the organization of the Regiment, this position of the arm and sabre was known as Raise Sabre and was taken at the command, Charge. The sabre itself is of the old Cavalry type used in the Indian campaigns. The gauntlet also is symbolic of those times. The blue of the sleeve is the blue of the old Army uniform. The twisted emblem at toe of the shoe is symbolic of Indian days.
For many years, the Regimental song was accepted as being of Scottish origin, however, it has been definitely established that the song is of Irish origin. It had been used by several Irish regiments as their quick march; the Fifth Royal Irish Lancers stationed in the suburb of Limerick called GARRYOWEN, (the Gaelic word, meaning Owen s Garden ) used it as their drinking song. The words hardly can be called elevating, but depict the rollicking nature of the Lancers while in town on pay day in search of their peculiar style of camaraderie.
Authority: Boosey: London: (no date, presumably about 1800) Songs of Ireland.
The Song of GARRYOWEN
It was an Irish quick marching or drinking song adopted by the 7th Cavalry Regiment in 1867. Its first introduction to war was at the Battle of the Washita, on Nov. 17, 1868. After that, all 7th Cavalry troopers were known as GARRYOWEN.
We are the pride of the Army and a Regiment of great renown Our names in the pages of history from 66 on down If you think we stop or falter while into the fray we re goin Just watch our step, with our heads erect when our band plays
GARRYOWEN
ESPRIT de CORPS TO THE GARRYOWEN
To somewhat clarify the existence or absence of esprit de corps in a military unit, one must perhaps focus on traditions and heritages of an organization and its historical past. To better understand esprit, it is necessary to look beyond the immediate unit and consider the men, events, incidents and battles that are connected to its history as a whole.
The term Cavalry has been synonymous with esprit de corps in the military profession throughout the ages. Such terms as Dragoons, Lancers, Hussars, Horse Guards and Cavalry suggest a colorful mounted soldier dashing toward his enemy with sword raised at the charge. And from the earliest times, every battle has had its lessons and has left its mark on the particular unit involved. Weapons and tactics change, but the men who fight the battles and the principles for which they are fought remain much the same. However, a unit enriched with a glorious past history could so imbue an officer or soldier to feel duty-bound to maintain the unit s high reputation in the face of overwhelming odds.
In the case of the GARRYOWEN, 7th U.S. Cavalry Regiment and its modern Army units, the continuance existence of this indefinable enthusiasm, inspiration and spirit cannot be attributed to any single event or individual in the history of the regiment. A combination of legends and traditions have kindled this esprit.
The adopted of the regimental song GARRYOWEN in 1867 by Gen. George Armstrong Custer, did much to enhance the prestige of the 7th Cavalry among its sister regiments serving within the frontier. The Battle of the Little Big Horn, publicized out of all proportion to its military importance, has served to focus worldwide attraction on the 7th Cavalry Regiment.
GARRYOWEN troopers always have been and are today, the custodians of a personal pride in self and unit that is exceeded by no other unit in the Armies of the World. This blood bond to the glories of the past, coupled with the heroism and devotion to duty exemplified by deeds from Custer to MacArthur and beyond, have given 7th Cavalry troopers a stubborn determination to endure to the utmost.
The famous GARRYOWEN Esprit - an intrinsic part of the reputation of the regiment. Of the other old historic regiments in the Army, the GARRYOWEN Esprit stands very unique and distinctive, and has won the admiration of soldiers throughout the world.
THE AUTHOR

Edward L. Daily
Edward L. Daily enlisted directly into the 1st Cavalry Division in 1948. After completing Armored-Infantry basic training at Fort Knox, KY, he was sent immediately to the Far East Command in Japan. Arriving in Tokyo, Japan, in February 1949, he was assigned to Company H, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment.
He soon found himself learning his new trade as a machine gunner in the 1st Platoon. But, at that particular time, most of their training consisted of occupation duty that existed within the Eighth Army. A major influence soon appeared in his life and military career, which came from his company commander, Capt. Melbourne C. Chandler. Chandler attempted to instill in every trooper a dedicated effort to become a better soldier, and he further emphasized the strict guidelines of the heritage and tradition of the famous GARRYOWEN regiment.
When the Korean War started, the 7th Cavalry Regiment departed from Japan in July 1950, to fight against communist aggression from the North Korean Army. Fighting a savage enemy, the 2nd Battalion experienced many battle casualties during the early stages of combat. This created a very serious condition because there was a shortage of replacements and, in some instances, there were none at all! Because of this desperate situation, promotions within the ranks came to those capable survivors. From the recommendations of Lt. Robert M. Carroll, Capt. Mel Chandler and Maj. Omar Hitchner, Commander, 2nd Battalion, he received a battlefield commission to temporary 2nd Lieutenant on Aug. 10, 1950.
Assuming leadership of the same 1st Platoon, it was a very proud time in his life and military career. However, two days later, on Aug. 12, 1950, during a vicious battle on the Naktong River, the forward elements of his platoon were overrun, and he could not evade capture.
With the grace of God, he managed to escape from the enemy on Sept. 12, 1950, and was held captive only 32 days. Receiving the appropriate medical treatment, he volunteered to return to his previous unit and active duty on Sept. 23, 1950. This time, conditions had changed greatly in favor of the United Nations Forces, because the United States Marines and the 7th Infantry Division previously had made an amphibious landing at Inchon, South Korea, thus cutting off the entire supply line of the North Korean Army.
Nonetheless, he would face many struggles and hardships as he remained in combat with the 7th Cavalry Regiment. On May 10, 1951, he returned to the United States. He was honorably discharged from the Army on May 27, 1952.
Among the medals awarded to him were: the Distinguished Service Cross; Silver Star Medal; Bronze Star Medal (V); Purple Heart w/2 Oak-leaf Clusters; Army Commendation Medal; Korean Campaign Medal w/5 Bronze Battle Stars; South Korean Presidential Unit Citation; Combat Infantryman Badge and the Army Parachutist Badge. In June 1988, he was awarded the American Ex-Prisoner of War Medal by the Department of Defense.
He is a life member of the 1st Cavalry Division Association and the 7th U.S. Cavalry Association; and over the years, he has remained loyal and dedicated to both organizations. Currently, he is a member of the Boards of Governors of the 1st Cavalry Division Association. The 1st Cavalry Division is stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. He is past president of the 7th U.S. Cavalry Association and current president of the Korean War Veterans Chap