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Execution by shooting at Auschwitz I - not a firing squad, but a shot to the back of the head with the prisoner facing the wall.
On December 13, 1861, the first execution of a deserter in the Army of the Potomac was carried out in a field just outside Alexandria near the Fairfax Seminary, now known as the Virginia Theological Seminary.
The drumhead court-martial and execution of Private William H. Johnson, of the First New York Cavalry ("Lincoln Cavalry"), received widespread press coverage and served as a stern warning to the potential, though relatively rare, fate that awaited deserters.
While desertion plagued both armies throughout the war, the actual number of executions for this crime were relatively low. The total number of such executions on both sides during the war is estimated at about 500. President Lincoln, knowing that the public would not tolerate large numbers of executions, showed leniency in pardoning many condemned deserters. Only 147 Union deserters are known to have been executed during the war.
The first in the Army of the Potomac was Pvt. William H. Johnson. William H. Johnson enlisted as a private in Company D. of the New York First Cavalry in New York City on August 25, 1861 at the age of 23. Although a native of New Orleans, Johnson had been living for a number of years in New York where he was employed as a clerk when war broke out. Once the regiment reached Washington, Johnson displayed an aversion to military obedience and was absent from camp several times without a pass. A regimental historian recalled in 1902 that Johnson "was a peculiar man whose actions at different times had proved him unreliable."
On the evening of December 4, 1861, Pvt. Johnson was on picket duty near Benton's Tavern, located on the south side of the intersection of the Little River and Columbia turnpikes, approximately seven miles west of Alexandria. After dinner, Johnson mounted his horse and started down Braddock Road towards Centreville, ostensibly to water his horse, but with the real intention of making it to the rebel lines. After riding several miles, he encountered a group of horsemen whom he presumed to be rebels. He identified himself to them as a Union deserter and offered to provide them the locations of his regiment's pickets. Unfortunately for Johnson, he had actually ran into a returning reconnaissance patrol from the 1st New Jersey Cavalry. A Colonel Taylor promptly placed Johnson under arrest and delivered him to the Provost Marshal.
A general court martial was convened at the camp of Franklin's Division, located near Fairfax Seminary. In his defense, Johnson claimed that he had "not the slightest intention of deserting up to a few minutes before I started in the direction of the enemy's lines." He added that his desertion was motivated by a desire to visit his mother in New Orleans, spend a few weeks in the South and then return to his regiment, "perhaps with some valuable information." The Court was not buying this and believed Johnson had long contemplated desertion. Johnson was found guilty of desertion and sentenced to be shot by a firing squad.
Major-General George B. McClellan approved the sentence on December 11th, noting in his special orders that "for simple desertion, the penalty is death; for desertion coupled with such treachery, there can be no mercy." The published order was read to troops throughout the Army of the Potomac in order to make a strong and lasting impression.
Franklin's entire division, numbering approximately 10,000 men, was ordered to watch the execution, which was held on a wide plain just north of the Fairfax Seminary on the afternoon of December 13th. Lieutenant Colonel Robert McAllister of the First New Jersey volunteers wrote home to his wife describing his mixed emotions regarding witnessing the execution:
"I feel sad this evening from the fact that an order has come down for us, and the whole Division ... to turn out tomorrow afternoon to witness the execution of a poor soldier. He has been condemned to be shot ... no doubt the sentence is all proper and right. But I do not wish to be a witness at his execution.... I feel for him, yes, and pray for him... Gladly would I be far away from these sad and solemn scenes which we are ordered to witness."
Johnson's request to make a final statement was granted and in a low voice, he stated, " "Boys,—I ask forgiveness from Almighty God and from my fellow-men for what I have done. I did not know what I was doing. May God forgive me, and may the Almighty keep all of you from all such sin!"
The eight-man firing squad "fired when Johnson fell on his coffin, but life not being extinct, the other four in reserve fired with the required effect," according to a newspaper account of the execution.
This warning on the electric chair controls was the scariest part for me. Why do you need this?! Who is going to be operating these that they might not have been properly taught how to use them? If this is so important, why not print the instructions right on the control box itself--it has an enormous amount of white space.
A good exhibit, making you think. That is the last photo of our Columbus trip.
ugh, no One Piece next week. things are coming to a head in impel down! can ace be rescued?!
scanlation by FrankyHouse.
Manila, Philippines
Painting by Carlos "Botong" Francisco.
Photo taken on the 119º anniversary of the execution of José Rizal.
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adam Pawelek an inspector with 1st Air Force, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, inspects operations and procedures from the 169th Fighter Wing’s Aerospace Control Alert squadron at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina Air National Guard, June 24, 2019. A 1st Air Force inspection team from Tyndall arrived to conduct the Air Force Operational Assessment of the ACA mission at McEntire. The purpose of the AFOA is to assess the procedures and execution of the North American Aerospace Defense mission for ACA-trained units, ensuring they remain qualified to carry out the Homeland Defense mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Caycee Watson)
Kurdish political prisoners Farzad Kamangar, Ali Haydarian, Farhad Vakili, Shirin Alam Hooli and Mehdi Eslamian were executed by Iranian Islamic regime on May 9th 2010.
Kurdish people and Iranian opposition groups demonstrated to condemn execution of political prisoners.
The Kurds and Iranians living in Finland arranged several demonstrations as well.
These photos were taken on demonstration held on May 15th 2010.
I love the concept of Japanese meditative archery kyudo, but often in
practice the execution is just pathetic.
So often it makes me just sick to watch it, as if they were doing the
opposite of the original intent:
- wobbly grandpas and grandmas that obviously never practice anymore,
- badly choreographed and unnecessary movements such as Shinto priests
carrying the bow by one end like a little baby, which may be
respectful, but it is not Zen
- bad execution, terrible marksmanship, etc.
Recently, I came across a video of lovely ladies (pictures attached)
doing things just perfect:
- efficient graceful movements,
- meditative mind and pose
- good marksmanship
What a joy to finally see a true art of Japanese archery! I have much
to learn from them.
The art of Japanese archery is based on simple principles:
- practice a perfect form until it becomes you (muscle memory)
- practice without any unnecessary movements, good posture, efficiency
of moves
- practice until hitting of the target is the outcome of your actions,
not a goal
- let your mind become one with your action, no distractions
Consecration site (former execution chamber)
Memorial plaque for 13 Slovenian victims from Carinthia
Text:
In memory of the victims of Nazi tyranny, which were persecuted on the basis of their ethnicity and democratic spirit.
V spomin in opomin! Njim na čast! Dicsöség
emléküknek! Cest jejich památce! Patiw tumenge! Erected on the 50th anniversary of the beheading of the 13 victims from Zell/Sele and the neighboring communities of southern Carinthia. In sincere
deference Austrian Ethnic Minority Center Citizens from Zell/ Sele on 29 April 1993
(In Slovene, Croatian, Hungarian and Czech and Romany is appealed "to honor their memory!")
Designed by Johann Certov
Unveiling of the memorial plaque on 29 April 1993 Commemorative speeches were held by Federal Minister of Justice Nikolaus Michalek and the chairman of the Austrian Centre for Ethnic Groups Karel Smolle. The musical part of the commemoration was carried out by Hans and Eva Samer Berkyova and the Men's Choir "Dunajski fantje".
On 9 April 1943, the President of the People's Court of Justice, Roland Freisler, sentenced in Klagenfurt 13 Slovenes (twelve men and one woman) because of their resistance against the Nazi regime to death.
References/sources:
Memory, in: The Standard, 30 April 1993; Vienna: Memorial plaque for 13 Slovenes unveiled, in: Wiener Zeitung, 30 April 1993.
Weihestätte (ehemaliger Hinrichtungsraum)
Gedenktafel für 13 slowenische Opfer aus Kärnten
Text:
Im Gedenken an die Opfer der NS-Gewaltherrschaft,
die aufgrund ihrer Volksgruppenzugehörigkeit und
ihrer demokratischen Gesinnung verfolgt wurden.
V spomin in opomin! Njim na čast! Dicsöség
emléküknek! Cest jejich památce! Patiw
tumenge! Errichtet am 50. Jahrestag der Ent-
hauptung der 13 Opfer aus Zell / Sele und den
benachbarten Südkärntner Gemeinden. In auf-
rechter Ehrerbietung Österreichisches Volks-
gruppenzentrum Bürger aus Zell / Sele 29. 4. 1993
(In slowenischer, kroatischer, ungarischer und tschechischer Sprache sowie in Romanes wird zu „Ehre ihrem Andenken!“ aufgerufen.)
Gestaltet von Johann Certov
Enthüllung der Gedenktafel am 29. April 1993. Gedenkreden hielten der Bundesminister für Justiz Nikolaus Michalek und der Obmann des Österreichischen Volksgruppenzentrums Karel Smolle. Den musikalischen Teil der Kommemoration führten Hans Samer und Eva Berkyova sowie der Männergesangsverein „Dunajski fantje“ aus.
Am 9. April 1943 verurteilte der Präsident des Volksgerichtshofes Roland Freisler in Klagenfurt 13 Slowenen (zwölf Männer und eine Frau) wegen ihres Widerstandes gegen die NS-Herrschaft zum Tode.
Literatur/Quellen:
Gedenken, in: Der Standard, 30. 4. 1993; Wien: Gedenktafel für 13 Slowenen enthüllt, in: Wiener Zeitung, 30. 4. 1993.
www.nachkriegsjustiz.at/vgew/1080_landesgerichtweiheslowe...
A firing squad in Saigon (Ho Chi Min City) disposes of an "unwanted" person in this photo from a Vietnamese museum.
Jeff Zimmermann
ArtPrize 2010 Artist
Kendall College of Art & Design
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Wall Prime Set
The wall used as a backdrop for many prisoner executions by firing squad. The Wall of Death at Auschwitz I concentration camp.
Kilmainham Gaol; Dublin, Ireland
Execution site of James Connolly. Mr. Connolly, sentenced to death, was already suffering tremendously from wounds due to fighting doctors gave him only a day or two to survive. Regardless of this, he was taken to Kilmainham Gaol by ambulance, brought in on a stretcher, tied to a chair as he was too weak to stand on his own, and was executed by firing squad. His death caused much uproar and controversy.
www.amnesty.org.uk/news/press/16669.shtml
Wrong wrong wrong
I feel so powerless sometimes
Stanley 'Tookie' Williams, due for execution 13 December 2005 12.01am
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery
None but ourselves can free our minds
Have no fear for atomic energy
Cause none of them can stop the time
How long shall they kill our prophets
While we stand aside and look
Some say it's just a part of it
We've got to fulfill the book
Won't you help to sing, these songs of freedom
Cause all I ever had, redemption songs, redemption songs, redemption songs
Bob Marley
We are so excited to be hosting Jim Miller and Silas Hagerty on campus this Thursday, April 11, 2019. Jim is Hunkpapa Sioux and is travelling from So. Dakota to talk with us about his people and what he calls the PTSD that they have suffered since a mass execution in 1862 of 38 Dakota men who refused to leave their land. The resulting marginalization and disillusionment of his people has passed down through the generations. Jim had a vision of healing for his people that came to him in many dreams and resulted in his creating a ceremonial ride on horseback from Crow Creek to Mankato where the mass hanging took place.
Silas Hagerty a documnetary film maker, created a documentary film of the ceremonial ride called The Dakota 38 +2. The film has won much attention and many awards and is shown in the Smithsonian Native American museum. Words by Meg Donnelly, photography by Glenn Minshall.
English Civil War Society
By kind permission of the Royal Parks Department, the King’s Army Annual March and Parade will again follow the route taken by Charles I from St James Palace on the Mall to the place of his untimely death at the Banqueting House in Whitehall, London. This event is an established part of the London calendar and has followed a similar format now for forty years. The parade assembles from 11am outside St James Palace on The Mall and marches to form up on Horse Guards Parade, a considerable privilege for an organisation such as ourselves, from where a wreath is carried across Whitehall and placed at the execution site. A short service follows and awards and commissions are conferred on deserving members of the King’s Army.
Detail from original image There's a hairy ass fair in the County Clare from National Library of Ireland on The Commons.
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This image has been created as part of an experiment by James Morley. To see all the images created so far from notes left on Flickr Commons images, see the tag CommonsNotes
One Bekasi official read the excution order form Bekasi Major to lockdown Al Misbah Mosque, Ahmadiyah Bekasi
Execution Dock was used as a hanging site for over 400 years, and acted as visible warning and deterrent to other seafarers who would pass through the area.
The executioners would not cut down the bodies after hanging but instead the custom was to leave them until at least three tides had flowed over their heads.
The last executions to take place there were in December 1830, where two men who had been charged with piracy met their fate.
Nobody knows the exact location of Execution Dock, but it is believed to be near the site of the Prospect of Whitby pub, where a noose now hangs from the back to commemorate the dock.