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140th (other)
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 ... [...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 Rifles' ... [...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, man ... [...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 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 Assembly from Norwalk This is a list of members of the Connecticut General Assembly from Norwalk, Connecticut since the founding of the settlement in 1651 to the present. Seventeenth century Eighteenth century Nineteenth century Twentieth cent ... [...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 w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
140th Street (MVTA Station)
The Metro Red Line is a bus rapid transit line between the Minneapolis-Saint Paul, 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 (Minnesota), 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 (Minnesota), Metro system. After a few construction schedule setbacks, the $113 million line officially began operation on June 22, 2013. A further $15 million was spe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
