World War 1
The 1st Infantry Division was literally America’s first division. When the United States entered World War I in April 1917,… ...
Red Ball Express
The Road to Victory After their successful June 6th landing, Allied forces broken out of the Normandy region in early… ...
Vietnam War
1965-1970: The 1st Infantry Division was one of the first two divisions sent to defend the Republic of Vietnam in 1965.…
Desert Shield/Storm
1990-1991: Under the command of MG Thomas Rhame, the 1st Infantry Division (Mech) deployed over 12,000 troops. In response to Iraq’s…
6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
Six Triple Eight Known as the "Six Triple Eight," it was the only female African American Women Army Corps (WAC)… ...
Battle of Cantigny
At Cantigny, the First Division proved U.S. military capabilities. In March of 1918, the German army had secured a valuable… ...
Soldier Stories
Soldier Stories are interviews conducted with 1st Infantry Division veterans spanning multiple decades and conflicts. In our Duty First gallery… ...
World War 2
1941-1945: America entered World War II on December 7, 1941. Commanded by MG Terry de la Mesa Allen, the 1st…