Welcome to „Men of the 2nd Infantry Division 1940–1945“, an online project and archive dedicated to the men who served in the 2nd Infantry Division during World War II. Our continuously expanding database preserves the names, stories, and wartime experiences of the soldiers who served with the legendary “Indianhead” Division between 1940 and 1945. Explore personal histories, rare photographs, historical documents, videos, and original articles that reveal the lives behind the names. Whether you are searching for a relative, conducting historical research, or simply interested in the history of the 2nd Infantry Division, we invite you to discover and help preserve their extraordinary legacy.
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Oct
31
“Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines” – In Honor of the Liaison Pilots of the 2nd ID!
…it is April 26, 1945, when a shot is fired, causing one of the infantrymen of…
Sep
17
Germans Give Up To “Razor Squad”
Have you ever heard of the Razor Squad? We bet many of the German defenders of Brest…
Aug
06
Liberation Festival Pilsen 2023
The annual Liberation Festival is celebrated every May since 1990 in Pilsen, Czech…
Aug
06
Florida Branch Reunion 2022
The annual meeting of veterans and members of the Florida Branch, 2nd Indianhead…
Aug
06
Second Indianhead Division – 99th Annual Reunion (2022)
The annual meeting of veterans and members of the 2nd Indianhead Division Association.…
Aug
06
Expedition Leipzig 2022
In October of this year, our project team, together with the members of the Military…
NEW SOLDIERS' STORIES
THE MEN OF THE GREATEST GENERATION SHARE THEIR WARTIME EXPERIENCES. HONOR THEIR LEGACY BY EXPLORING OUR LATEST SOLDIERS' STORIES.
Dec
15
MISSING IN ACTION – PFC John A. Straw
December 14, 1944, the second day of the attack of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd…
Apr
15
T/5 Raymond H. Conner – Company A, 2nd Eng. Combat Bn.
We are pleased to present you the story of this wonderful M1 helmet with the insignia…
Mar
05
Combat Medic – T/3 Oscar C. Peterson
“One day we treated 125 wounded in 4 hours. Once we had that many casualties, the aid…
Feb
11
S/Sgt. Edwin B. Flexer – KIA August 1st, 1944
Some weeks ago we were contacted by family of S/Sgt. Edwin B. Flexer, a member of…
Dec
21
S/Sgt. Samuel R. Hodges and the Battle for the Twin Villages
„…WE WERE TOLD TO GO BACK AND GUARD THE CROSSROADS LEADING INTO THE TOWN. WE QUICKLY…
Apr
08
2nd ID´s helmet liner found in Montmédy, France
In the last few years, members of our project team have been trying to collect the…
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Men of the 2nd Infantry Division 1940–1945 is an independent, nonprofit project dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of the soldiers who served in one of America’s most distinguished infantry divisions during World War II. Every name in our database represents a life, a family, and a story that deserves to be remembered. Our mission is to preserve those stories and make them freely accessible to veterans’ families, researchers, historians, and future generations.
Your donation helps us maintain and improve the website and database, fund ongoing research, and access essential historical resources such as Ancestry, Fold3, and other archival collections. These subscriptions allow us to uncover new information and document the lives of individual soldiers with greater accuracy.
Every contribution, no matter the amount, directly supports the continuation of this project. We are committed to using every donation solely to preserve the history of the men of the 2nd Infantry Divsion. We believe in transparency. If you would like to learn how your contribution has been used, we will be happy to share the details with you.
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