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140th
140th may refer to: *140th (4th London) Brigade, infantry brigade formation of the British Army's Territorial Army that had its origins in a South London Brigade * 140th Aeromedical Transport Squadron, unit of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard stationed at Harrisburg International Airport, Middletown, Pennsylvania *140th Battalion (St. John's Tigers), CEF, unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War *140th Belmont Stakes or 2008 Belmont Stakes, the 140th running of the Belmont Stakes *140th Delaware General Assembly, meeting of the legislative branch of the state government, consisting of the Delaware Senate and the Delaware House of Representatives *140th Division (Imperial Japanese Army) (第140師団, Dai-hyakuyonju Shidan * 140th Georgia General Assembly succeeded the 139th and served as the precedent for the 141st General Assembly in 1991 * 140th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
140th (4th London) Brigade
The 140th (4th London) Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the British Army's Territorial Army (TA) that had its origins in a South London Brigade (known as the 'Grey Brigade') of the former Volunteer Force. It served on the Western Front in the First World War and was recreated during the Second World War where it served only in the United Kingdom as a training formation. Origin: 'The Grey Brigade' An invasion scare in 1859 led to the creation of the Volunteer Force and huge enthusiasm for joining local Rifle Volunteer Corps (RVCs).Beckett. There were a large number of these units in and around London, and the opportunity was taken to group them together for Easter training under the temporary command of officers of the Brigade of Guards stationed in the capital. Initially they were brigaded by the colour of their uniforms – scarlet, Rifle green or grey, the latter being a popular colour for RVCs in the 1860s.Bailey & Hollier, pp. 4 & 382.Anon, ''Civil Service ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
140th Ohio Infantry
The 140th Ohio Infantry Regiment, sometimes 140th Ohio Volunteer Infantry (or 140th OVI) was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Service The 140th Ohio Infantry was organized in Gallipolis, Ohio, and mustered in May 10, 1864, for 100 days service under the command of Colonel Robert B. Wilson. The regiment left Ohio for Charleston, West Virginia, May 10. Assigned to duty as garrison at Charleston and on guard duty along the Kanawha and Gauley Rivers until September. The 140th Ohio Infantry mustered out of service September 3, 1864, at Gallipolis. Ohio National Guard Over 35,000 Ohio National Guardsmen were federalized and organized into regiments for 100 days service in May 1864. Shipped to the Eastern Theater, they were designed to be placed in "safe" rear areas to protect railroads and supply points, thereby freeing regular troops for Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s push on the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia. As events transpired, m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Connecticut's 140th Assembly District
Connecticut's 140th House district is one of 151 Connecticut House of Representatives districts. It is currently represented by Travis Simms. The district consists of the central part of the city of Norwalk. List of representatives Prior to redistricting in 1972, Otha Brown Jr. represented the 148th District and John Fabrizio John A. Fabrizio (November 17, 1923 – April 7, 2006) was an American politician. A Republican from Norwalk, Fabrizio won two terms on the Connecticut House of Representatives in the 147th district, defeating Patrick McBennett in 1968 and S ... represented the 147th. The redistricting formed the 140th from the old 148th, 147th and part of the 145th District. This forced a contest between the two incumbents. Brown was defeated by Fabrizio in the November 1972 election. Recent elections 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2020 2022 See also * List of members of the Connecticut General Assemb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
140th Year Anniversary Celebration Of The Emancipation Proclamation
The 140th Anniversary Celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation was a national campaign to honor, celebrate, and commemorate January 1, 2003, as the 140th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, by United States President Abraham Lincoln. History This historical commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation came, shortly after September 11, 2001, as a venue for national celebration. The 140th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation celebrates the progression of the United States, and was reminiscent of a similar period in American history, following the Civil War. As momentum for the anniversary celebration grew, Americans joined in to participate across the United States. Sam Waterston, best known from the '' Law and Order'' television program, organized volunteers to clean, paint, and restore Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldier's Home in Washington, D.C., for this milestone anniversary. The first reading of the proclamation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
140th Wing
The 140th Wing (140 WG) is a unit of the Colorado Air National Guard, stationed at Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado. If activated to federal service, the Wing is gained by the United States Air Force Air Combat Command. The 140th Wing flies F-16C/D/ Falcons and C-21 Learjet. It also carries out 137th Space Warning Squadron (Air Force Space Command) and Civil Engineering (Pacific Air Forces) missions. It has over 1200 personnel. The 120th Fighter Squadron assigned to the Wings 140th Operations Group, is a descendant organization of the World War I 120th Aero Squadron, established on 28 August 1917. It was reformed on 27 June 1923, as the 120th Observation Squadron, one of the 29 original National Guard Observation Squadrons of the United States Army National Guard formed before World War II. History The wartime 370th Fighter Group was re-activated and re-designated as the 140th Fighter Group, and was allotted to the Colorado Air National Guard on 24 May 1946. It wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
140th Street (MVTA Station)
The Metro Red Line is a bus rapid transit line between the Twin Cities suburbs of Bloomington, Minnesota and Apple Valley, Minnesota. The Red Line travels primarily on Minnesota State Highway 77 and Cedar Avenue from the Apple Valley station in Apple Valley, north through Eagan, Minnesota, to the Mall of America station in Bloomington where it connects to the Metro Blue Line. The line has bus rapid transit elements including bus-only lanes, specially branded vehicles, transit signal priority, and dedicated stations. The line was designed to ease traffic congestion along the Cedar Avenue corridor. During planning the project was known as the Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid Transitway until it was renamed the ''Red Line'' in 2011 as part of a regional branding of the Metro system. After a few construction schedule setbacks, the $113 million line officially began operation on June 22, 2013. A further $15 million was spent to construct an improved passenger station that no longer require ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
140th Street (IRT Ninth Avenue Line)
The 140th Street station was a local station on the demolished IRT Ninth Avenue Line in Manhattan, New York City. It had two levels. The lower level was built first and had two tracks and two side platforms and served local trains. The upper level was built as part of the Dual Contracts The Dual Contracts, also known as the Dual Subway System, were contracts for the construction and/or rehabilitation and operation of rapid transit lines in the City of New York. The contracts were signed on March 19, 1913, by the Interborough Ra ... and had one track that served express trains that bypassed this station. History This station opened on September 17, 1879 and closed on June 11, 1940. References IRT Ninth Avenue Line stations Railway stations in the United States opened in 1879 Former elevated and subway stations in Manhattan 1879 establishments in New York (state) 1940 disestablishments in New York (state) Railway stations in the United States closed in 1940 {{Manhat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
140th Signal Battalion (United States)
The 137th Field Artillery Battalion is a field artillery battalion of the Army National Guard. History The 137th Field Artillery Battalion is not to be confused with the 137th Field Artillery Regiment. In 1959 the majority of the unit became the 140th Signal Battalion which has been pared down to one company (A Company). Lineage Constituted in the Colorado National Guard as Company G, 1st Colorado Infantry and organized in April 1899 at Denver. :Mustered out of state service 21 December 1904; reorganized in state service 10 February 1909 as Company G, 1st Infantry Mustered out of state service 17 July 1911; reorganized in state service 28 July 1911 as Company G. 1st Infantry :Redesignated 30 September 1911 as Battery B, 1st Battalion Field Artillery. Redesignated 20 October 1914 separate Battery B, Field Artillery :Mustered into Federal service 4 July 1916 at Golden for Mexican Border duty. Redesignated 5 July 1916 as Battery B,1st Separate Battalion, Colorado Field Artillery. : ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
140th Rifle Division (Soviet Union)
The 140th Rifle Division was a Red Army rifle division that saw service during the Great Patriotic War. Originally formed during the prewar buildup of the Red Army, the 140th might be regarded as the unluckiest division in the Army, as it, uniquely, had to be completely, or almost completely, re-formed three times between 1941 and 1943, being destroyed in the Uman pocket during Operation Barbarossa, the Vyasma pocket during Operation Typhoon, and on the Caucasian steppes in the face of the German summer offensive of 1942. In spite of this, the fourth formation of the 140th went on to have a very distinguished record in combat, a testament to the resiliency of the Red Army in World War II. 1st Formation The division was first organized on August 16, 1939, at Uman in the Ukrainian (later: Kiev Special) Military District. Col. Luka Gerasimovich Basanets was appointed to command the division on the same day, and he would lead it through its entire 1st formation. On June 22, 1941, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
140th Pope
Pope John XVII ( la, Ioannes XVII; died 6 November 1003), born John Sicco, was the bishop of Rome and nominal ruler of the Papal States for about seven months in 1003. He was one of the popes chosen and eclipsed by the patrician John Crescentius. Family John Sicco was the son of another John Sicco, and was born in the region of Rome then referred to as Biveretica. Before entering the priesthood, Sicco had been married and had three sons who also entered holy orders: John, bishop of Praeneste; Peter, a deacon; and Andrew, a secundicerius. Pontificate John XVII succeeded Silvester II as pope on 16 May 1003. He was nominated to the papacy by John Crescentius, a Roman noble who held power in the city in opposition to Emperor Otto III. John XVII approved of a mission led by Bruno of Querfurt to Eastern Europe. Bruno also requested John XVII to authorize his companion Benedict to evangelize among the Slavs. John died on 6 November 1003 and was buried in the Lateran B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
140th Pennsylvania Infantry
The 140th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry was a Union Army regiment in the American Civil War, serving in the Eastern Theater. Recruited in late 1862, it fought from the Battle of Chancellorsville through the war until the Army of Northern Virginia's surrender at Appomattox Court House. Its losses during the war were among the highest of any Union regiment.Dyer, Vol. III, p. 1616 History Organization The regiment was recruited in Beaver, Greene, Mercer, and Washington counties, and formally mustered into service on September 8, 1862, at Camp Curtin, under the command of Col. Richard P. Roberts.Bates, Vol. IV, p. 407 The 140th was initially placed on duty guarding the North Central Railway near Parkton, Maryland, and remained there until being ordered to join the Army of the Potomac at Aquia Creek, Virginia, where they arrived on December 12. Here they were assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, II Army Corps, under the command of Gen. Samuel K. Zook, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
140th Operations Group
The 140th Operations Group is a unit of the Colorado Air National Guard, stationed at Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado. If activated to federal service, the group is gained by Air Combat Command of the United States Air Force. The group's 120th Fighter Squadron was first organized as the World War I 120th Aero Squadron on 28 August 1917. It was reformed on 27 June 1923 as the 120th Observation Squadron, one of the 29 original National Guard Observation Squadrons of the United States Army National Guard formed before World War II. The group was activated as the 370th Fighter Group and served in the European Theater of World War II where it earned two Distinguished Unit Citations and was awarded the Belgian Fourragere after being cited twice in the Order of the Day of the Belgian Army. In 1946 the group, now redesignated the 140th Fighter Group, was one of the original twenty-seven regular Army Air Forces groups allotted to the National Guard. Since 1950 the group has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
