Big Picture: The 2nd Infantry Division in Korea

Big Picture: The 2nd Infantry Division in Korea - National Archives and Records Administration - ARC Identifier 2569567 / Local Identifier 111-TV-297 - DVD copied by Master Scanner Thomas Gideon. Department of Defense. Department of the Army. Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations. U.S. Army Audiovisual Center. (ca. 1974 - 05/15/1984). Here is an exciting film documentary of the famous "Indianheads," the men of the U.S. 2nd Infantry Division and the vital role they played in Korea. Although the fighting in Korea is over, the deeds of the 2nd Infantry Division will long be remembered. Out of the struggle in Korea have come many accounts of great suffering and even greater heroism, but few of them can match the story as told in this BIG PICTURE program. Through careful editing and with emphasis on "close-ups" of the men themselves, this outstanding documentary seems to tell the personal story of the soldiers of the Indianhead Division who lived up to their proud motto -- "Second to None."

[@walterrhodes305]

I landed on Korea Aug. 4th 1950 and left October 28th. during this time I was awarded the DSC! silver Star , Bronz Sstar

[@mikes_work]

Walter Rhodes god bless you sir. My grandfather Frank J Maguire was 1st Sergeant in 82 aaa battery d. He too received silver star and other medals. I’m learning more as I age about how great he was.

[@lemonaid8678]

Michael Holliday all the men who went to Korea were great men. My grandfather was there 2nd infantry. He told me many stories. He also told Me he was not the hero. The hero’s was the brave men who never came home.

[@chuckeaston9527]

My father, James Scott, was there. I wish I had asked him more about it.

[@williambowdoin364]

Thank you for your service in korea. I was in the 2nd Infantry Warrior Division at Ujongbu Camp Red Cloud

[@waynegodfrey6119]

You rock thank you

[@nancybannos4190]

I am so proud of my Dad, Sargent Robert G. Manns 2nd Division 38 th Infantry ( The Indian Head). Battles: 1)Pusan 2)Old Poalay 3)Arrow Head 4)White Horse 5)Chosin Reservoir 6)Heart Break Ridge God Bless you, Dad!

[@GrandstandVideo]

My Uncle I never got the know. Corporal Fischer was a member of the 82nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on September 16, 1950 and returned to duty on September 21, 1950. He was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy near Kunu-ri, North Korea on December 1, 1950 and died while a prisoner on March 31, 1951.

[@changmoyang3157]

Thank God. God bless all vets for fighting for Korea. As a Korean, I always feel much gratitude to your participation. Watching this video helps me to understand the critical role of you in defending Korea, re-attacking Chinese army with confidence, winning the war. God bless all vets alive or souls of KIA in Korean war in 1950. Never shall we Koreans forget your service and help in need.

[@sandraponce9895]

My father RALPH PONCE 7th Div fought at THE BATTLE OF PORK CHOP HILL he marched all the way to the Yalu River. Hes gone now but is resting with his buddies at RIVERSIDE NATIONAL CEMETERY which was his wish.

[@lisawhaley4097]

My grandfather, Arlin Bredeson, was was in the 2nd division. He was captured at the Kunu-ri gauntlet in Dec. of 1950. He died as POW about 4 months later.

[@lemonaid8678]

lisa whaley our grandfathers fought together. We lost a lot of brave men. My granddad told me he’s not the hero. The hero was the one who never came come. So Coming from someone who was there your grandfather was a hero.

[@ManyInterestsLittleTime]

My great grandpa was part of the indianhead division of the 2nd infantry in 1950 in Korea. He was awarded two purple hearts and a Bsv for his time here and when he was liberating concentration camps in Germany during WWII. He was a seargent first class. I learned all this about him after he passed in 2005. I miss him so much.

[@Isa_is_the_best]

my great uncle was the sole survivor of the army’s 2nd infantry division attack, everyone died except him. He was severely injured. It was March 10th, 1951. I miss u Uncle Carl Jacobs 😞😢 died March 21st, 2023

[@buddymcshreds5284]

My grandpa was in the Indian head division.

[@johnrobinson1762]

The Korean War is forgotten, and I can't understand why. So much valor was displayed there.

[@TheCleansingx]

because it's still ongoing since no peace agreement has been signed. Also it's a touchy subject and there's almost no media about it such as movies or games. That's why people aren't completely aware about it..

[@mcwildstyle9106]

@@TheCleansingx Well unless your in South Korea or China, then you got a lot of movies

[@charliefoxtrot1273]

@@TheCleansingx Americans don't want to be reminded of a war they lost, that's why.

[@lisaquinones3484]

​@@charliefoxtrot1273we cannot lose a war that has not ended.

[@cameravisionnyc]

Yes, you are correct but look at the contrast between North & South Korea, I think we who had loved ones over there in the early 1950's in war , won!

[@forestgrump2168]

in memory of my uncle Ronnie Scott miniard died nov 30 1950 fighting in the rear guard at the kunu-ri gauntlet

[@danieljosephizaguirre3316]

My grandfather was with the 8/11 engineers battalion .... 1951-52 he said it got very cold

[@Makeveli420]

My Grandpa George Ballard was in the 2nd. He used to talk about how cold it was over there.

[@filipeamaral216]

Nice documentary, but it omitted the French Battalion, part of the 23rd Regiment of the 2nd Infantry Division. They bayonet charged the Chinese in Wonju in subartic conditions, took the peak of Heartbreak Ridge by bayonet assault and bayonet charged a superior number of Chinese attackers in Chipyong-ni, "one of the greatest regimental defense actions in military history." Sergeant Louis Misseri was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) for his actions in Heartbreak Ridge. Paul L. Freeman Jr., the commander of the 23rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, said of the French Battalion: "When you order them [the French] in defence, you're sure they'll hold the position. When you show them a hill to be seized, you're sure they'll manage to get atop. You may leave for two days, storms of shells and waves of enemies may swarm over them, the French are still there!"

[@intuitive_sigma_2122]

My Grandfather (2nd Battalion 76th Artillery camp St Barbara 67-68) was stationed here back then. My grandparents(American) adopted my mother from the orphanage that was very near there. I wish I could find out more about the orphanage and more about my mothers biological parents and what really happened to them. And to learn about my Korean ancestors. It has not been very easy, I really do not have much intel to go by. Shout out to G.I.’s that adopted and gave orphans an chance to experience life. God bless 🇺🇸 🇰🇷.

[@GamingPlus10]

My uncle was in the 2ID 38IR company C. He was in Korea from August of 1950 to August of 1951. He left me his Bronze Star and Purple Heart

[@lisaquinones3484]

My father and your uncle must have served together. My dad was Sgt Charles Rivera.

[@texpatlee]

My grandfather, Robert E. Kelley, was 2ID, 2nd Signal Co., attached to the 23rd Inf Reg. He landed at the Naktong River in late July, after the North Korans attacked on Labor Day weekend, they "chased them all the way to the Yalu River." He was there during the Battle of the Ch'ongch'on River, the Kunu-ri Gauntlet, The Battle of Chipyong-ni and both Battles of Wonju. He left Korea in August 1951, but because he was Signal Corp and not eligible for combat duty, he never received a medal or CIB. He passed in 2006.

[@robertcageriii]

I was an MP there in 1981-82. 2nd MPCO, 2nd Infantry Div.

[@dennishitchcock560]

I was C co. 2nd Med Bn Camp Stanley 1980-81.

[@BiG_Iz974]

My grandfather is Sargent Roland Dupont he was in this Infantry unit at this time and got the Silver Star (RIP)

[@cameravisionnyc]

My older Brother served in combat in the U.S.Army in the Korean war 1951-53, I have photo's of his buddies (who were killed there in combat ) all including my Brother but who luckily survived in the U.S Army 2nd Indian head Division..

[@muttley678]

may god bless all Korean vets!!!!!another" forgotten" war!!!

[@ladyemeraldfyre3829]

In Memory of our great uncle SGT. Harold Lampson captured at Kunu-ri and died. Remains unaccounted for too. We still honor you in our family and hope to someday bury remains at home.

[@mikehooson2676]

Amazing. Came across this video researching my Grandmother's brother CPL Robert G. Fitzer 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. Reported MIA in official Department of the Army report 1 December 1950 during the battle of Kunu-ri. Assumed KIA 31 December 1953 with no evidence of captivity.

[@bigcomcast]

23rd INF. Tomahawk Charlie 2nd D. 1984-1985

[@kg5nja693]

23rd INF. Toamhawk 1983-84

[@nola305]

2nd Infantry division, Camp Ross (Mun San Ni) 2nd S&T, Camp Jessup 2nd Admin Co. (CIF), 1966-'67.

[@venicechief9487]

My dad there late Marco Y.Begay. Aug.1950 to Nov,1951 12 major Battles. Company C 23rd.Inf.Rgt.2id.

[@dennisjonessr2525]

I was there in 1960/61 and I have most of the problems that comes from A/O . I was in HQ&HQ TRP 1 st Recon (9th CAV it's the same area that 2nd Infantry was in later !

[@saabab1474]

@Dennis Jones sr Thank you for your service we’re you in the Army Reserve after this?

[@francismcgovern9214]

My dad was in the second division Indian head Warriors from 1952 to 54

[@adyingbreedofman9112]

My grandfather was there in late 52 as sergeant 2nd infantry division. From Massachusetts.

[@skypilot257]

1/38th Inf, 2nd ID, 69-70 guarded the DMZ fence.

[@CrossOfBayonne]

The Army Soldiers who fought in Korea were inexperienced due to them not seeing action since WW2 and were also lacking any modern equipment or air support which led to them being unable to stop KPA forces from crossing the parallel into the South.

[@jimmyorzechowski9368]

Was at Camp Howze C.co top of the rock 1/31 mechanized infantry 84-86

[@williambowdoin364]

I was in 122 Signal Bn at Ujongbu ROK

[@edwardnakagawa3554]

* The Men Who Fought and died there, Will Never Forget,those who didn't Serve, Would not Understand, But When your Life is On the Line, You Will !

[@Gary15129]

Very interesting, I was there from Jan. 81 to Jan. 82.

[@eddiesimms9301]

My Dad served 2 tours in Korea. His first tour was in 1958 with the 12th Cavarly Regt, 1st Cav. Div. His 2nd tour was in 1965 with the 1st Cav. Div. Then there was a Big changing of unit colors, the 1st Cav was sent to Vietnam and the unit in Korea was redesigned the 2nd Infantry Div. My Dad would receive orders sending him to Vietnam in March of 1968 and was assigned to Co B 3rd BN 47th Infantry 9th Infantry division, a place called the Mekong Delta!

[@chriscs6674]

In Memory of CSM Maynard M. Matthiesen 1928-1997. Great man and hero.

[@HellVomit09]

I watched this one the other day. Tomorrow is supposed to be armistice day for vets of the Korean war.

[@thomascurry3930]

I am the voice of the warrior Camp Giant 1972-73

[@thomascurry3930]

Scott, Welch are you all there?

[@kenpiotrowski4662]

I was in Bco 702nd maintenance Bn at camp Hovey November 80-November81

[@williambowdoin364]

I was at Camp Casey A Co 122 Signal Bn 2000-2001

[@oldreliable40]

god bless all korean vets!

[@waltertaylor5395]

Served with an ASA unit in the big speed bump during 1974.

[@mf-xo7sv]

I probably watched this when I was 4-5 when it came on TV. Little did I know I would be there A 1/15 FA 2nd ID-1971. The sad thing is 2nd ID is still there.

[@michaelscriver699]

Served in 3SBCT 2ID at Fort Lewis from Dec 2004- Dec 2010

[@budmeister]

Was at Camp Humphres from 2007-2008 with HHC, 3-2 GSAB.

[@WilliamAckeret]

My Dad Harry Ackeret was 2nd Infantry he passed in 2012 . Silver Star Purple 💜 I believe you ran a .30 cal.

[@Oct131917]

My dad was part of 2nd HQ but was transfer to the 23rd inf.Reg. in December of 1950

[@ronmainemarine]

Did my time in the Army as a 19D20 , Scout Plt, CSC, \ 1/31 Mech Inf 2nd Inf. 80-81

[@montewolff7921]

I served as S1 1/bgd 1975 operation PAUL BUNYON I went to the DMZ as a possible replacement for the Major, axed to death during a tree cutting incident.

[@edwardnakagawa3554]

* 19 D ? We're you a Scout ? I was, armored cav ! * 19 Details !

[@christinascott3588]

My daddy was there , with that division. He didn’t say much about his time over there . only that it’s was cold. ( him a Florida boy)And the army Christmas chicken dinner was rotten and green in the middle.

[@vernonguest167]

SFC Byron Roy Dunham 9th Infantry Regiment Army KIA Nov. 30, 1950 Battle Zone Chongchon River Area Kunu-RI Gauntiet God Bless You.

[@johnnyc5769]

1/38th Inf Co. B 1977-78 Camp Casey

[@Fabzil]

A few words about the 23rd Infantry Regiment would have been nice :) wiki/French_Battalion_in_the_Korean_War

[@texpatlee]

Agreed.They held the line for the rest of the Division to fall back at Kunu-ri. My grandfather was 2nd Signal Co., attached to the 23rd IR the entire time he was in Korea, July 1950- August 1951.

[@richardbanks5628]

The founders warned against getting involved in foreign intanglements.

[@Bernesemtdog]

My dad was in the 2id for about 5 years in Korea

[@WolfOfLosAngeles]

Bernese_mt_dog same here

[@erichgreen82grandparitchie23]

MY BROTHER WAS THERE FOR THE DURATION==WOUNDED AND A BRONZE STAR HOLDER==MY HERO==JOE==PENDERGAST

[@willybrisbois5926]

My dad wasbin the 2nd ID for like 8 yrs its crazy to learn my dads story. He faught and defended lands not his but at at home in washington Ft lewis took the nisqually reservation and while at home the army asked if he was on uncle sams side or his families that lived along river He retired after a decade of service and hates the americans that gave him to the U.N.

[@arizonastrip73]

Able Co 9th Manchu Regt, Kumha Valley.

[@nathanielgood7813]

My grandfather was 9th infantry regiment i have the regiment photo from ft Lewis Washington

[@oldreliable40]

23rd inf ft rich alaska!80's also 60th inf and 1/37fa!

[@donfox6381]

A Co. 1/9 Manchus baby. Good times had by all.

[@jimsarge3id359]

507

[@nathanielgood7813]

SPC Isaac Russell Good G company 9th infantry regiment

[@raytucker6568]

C co 1/38 77-78

[@joshuajohnson5317]

They jus did a blitzkrieg

[@Hadeshands]

The South Korean left wing foams at the mouth in fits whenever they see UN and US soldiers in any form of visual presentation

[@user-kp1ei7mn3x]

Currahee.