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 Explore personal histories, rare photographs, historical documents, videos, and original articles that reveal the lives behind the names.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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Jun
08
New Memorial Dedicated to the U.S. Army in WWII Was Unveiled in the Czech Republic
On June 6, 2021 we took part in the unveiling of the new memorial in the town of…
Jun
02
The Pre-Invasion Rumors – May 1944
Long months of intensive training and preparations, together with a tense atmosphere…
Apr
08
Donation from Mrs. Glynda Peterson Schaad
Last week we finally got the package which contained the items from our P.O. Box in…
Dec
30
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2021
On behalf of the project team Men of the 2nd Infantry Division and all members of our…
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…
Nov
06
“You Are Now Entering Germany” – October 1944
“A big white signboard with glaring black letters told us what we were near.…
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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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