The history of 2nd Infantry Division

History of 2nd Infantry Division.
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[@mikes_work]

My grandfather Frank J Maguire was a 1st Sergeant in WW2 and Korea. He’s gone now but I’m still studying his life. Brings me great joy as he talked very little about his service. Didn’t even know he had silver star and bronze star until he passed and we found his medals and looked the info up.

[@lylemeece3133]

Same story for my Dad, George M. Meece Jr. WWII and Korea, he talked a little about WWII and very little about Korea, he was awarded a Bronze star also.

[@motomweusi836]

Extremely proud to have been part of this division.

[@dallasreece8170]

I'm very proud to have served in 2nd ID. I was in Korea in 1965 when the 2nd ID replaced the 1st Cav Div.

[@UNGIHA]

@@dallasreece8170 Joining 2ID as a KATUSA next week sir, I'll be happy to serve with your predecessors.

[@jabreck1934]

My father was in the second division. From D-Day to the battle Ardennes. Two purple heart and a Bronze Star. Later in life he became head of research and development for the Navy and president of ncel. An amazing man

[@majorpayne4098]

my Father was in WW 2 France, Belgium with the 2nd Division . He was in from 1941-1945. Spent some time on the Soo Locks up north then overseas. He was a POW 2 times and escaped 2 times. 3 gun shot wounds Purple heart 4x Oak leaf cluster. He was tough even at 78 years old. He did not speak of the war except when I asked what areas he was involved in. I have sadly forgot the areas other than Alsace France and the Battle of the Bulge. I have his medals and his discharge papers as well. They were men back then for sure.

[@CoachWallace]

My great uncle Col. Marcus Lundy Powell, Jr., was a 2nd LT, Army Reserve, assigned to the 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division throughout WW II, participating in the D-Day assault on Utah Beach as a captain, commanding the regimental antitank company. Following assignments as Regimental S-3 (operations) and 1st Battalion XO, he became the fifth combat commander of the 2nd Battalion, 8th Inf. Regt, a position he held for the remainder of the war. I wish I had taken some time to ask him how he defined bravery. Awesome film!

[@majorpayne4098]

His history defined him. My Father was also 2 nd div 3rd inf

[@paulapsley3712]

In the 80's, we didn't just patrol along the DMZ, we patrolled inside it, and set up ambushes. Nothing ever happened, except one patrol, a guy found a spider hole. (A dugout hole for an infiltrator to hide in)

[@SeanRCope]

As a medic I was rotated through the companies I stopped counting recon/ambush missions once I hit 35. My one incident was seeing a black clad figure about 150 meters from our recon patrol moving along a heavily weeded levee between rice paddies south of the dolphin head. Once we worked our way over all we found was broken matted weeds and a hole. Spooky at night thinking their special forces were definitely out and about. Those guys are no joke. Caught a bunch of civilians (at least they appeared to be) at different times who weren’t supposed to be out there but they were easy to identify.

[@jyy9624]

DMZ is ghost recon war zone

[@cbo2762]

A relative was in the 23rd Infantry and involved in the battles of Belleau Wood and Soissons. He was killed on July 18th 1918 near Vierzy.

[@av8tore71]

I was stationed at Camp Howze 1990 as an MP and then Camp Red Cloud as a JAG officer in South Korea and had this patch. Best rotations I ever had in my 25 year career in the US Army

[@Bernesemtdog]

My dad was In Korea for about 5 years in the second infantry division

[@BiG_Iz974]

My grandfather was mostly his Sargent (Roland Dupont), during the Korean war

[@eileenburton7922]

On the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landing here is a first hand report written during that era by my dad Capt. Halland W. Hankel : “I was Company Commander of M Company, 38th Infantry, Second Division, the old “Indian Head Division”. In June of 1944 we were at a staging area in Southampton, England . We boarded the ALEXANDRIA, a past luxury liner and now a troop ship, June 4th, 1944 and took our place in the Invasion armada in the English Channel. The weather was stormy and many of the men became ill as we headed for Normandy. On the morning of June 6th we stood off shore and watched the invasion begin, the 1st and 29th Infantry Divisions making the initial assault on Omaha Beach. Throughout the day we were under long range artillery fire from the beach area as we awaited our turn to go in. Through the haze and smoke we could see the critical struggle to gain a foothold on the beach going on ahead of us. Our landing schedule was delayed because of the fierce unexpected resistance on the beach. We took off on landing crafts from the mother ship on the morning of June 7th and hit the beach which was still under artillery and mortar fire. We headed for our pre-arranged assembly point at a French farmhouse marked on our map. From there we fought our way to St. Lo. On the 16th of June 1944 I was wounded near Le Soulaire, France while holding off the enemy with machine gun fire. I received the Silver Star for this action, also the Purple Heart. I was evacuated to a hospital in England. I returned to my Unit in time for the Battle of the Bulge in December of 1944.”

[@menofthe2ndinfantrydivisio994]

Dear Eileen Burton, thank yo so much for sharing the memories of your father. I have found Morning Report of Company M, 38th Inf. Regt. from June 16, 1944 where is your father mentioned. I would like to learn more about him because men of the 2nd Infantry Division helped to liberate my country Czechoslovakia at the end of war in 1945. Was your father in Czechoslovakia as well? Please, feel free to contact me on our project´s e-mail: [e-mail] I am looking forward to hearing from you.

[@eileenburton7922]

@@menofthe2ndinfantrydivisio994 Thank you very much for your interest in my father. (He died in 1987) After he recovered in England from his wounds of June 1944 he returned to his unit in time for the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium. He was evacuated again to England because his old wounds reopened and so he did not continue with the 2nd Division to liberate your country. Here is an account of his time in Belgium. www.criba.be/fr/stories/detail/letter-to-my-wife-67-1 Best regards, Eileen (My husband and I visited your lovely country a few years ago.)

[@menofthe2ndinfantrydivisio994]

@@eileenburton7922 wow, I did not realize that your father was that famous Capt. Hankel. I am pretty familiar with your father´s service in the 2nd ID. He was for example a greatly respected instructor of Ranger Special Tactics in the 2nd Infantry Division when they were stationed at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin in 1943. I also have your father´s detailed report about the action of his Company M during the Battle of the Bulge. I read it several times so it is my great pleasure to be in touch with his family! Please, do you have any picture of your father from his service in the Army? I would like to write an article about him if you do not mind. Also I can send you all the military information and newspaper articles I have about him. Please, feel free to contact me on my email address: [e-mail] I am happy to know that you visited my country and like it here :) I came from a little village near Pilsen but now I study and live with my girlfriend in Prague so feel free to visit the Czech Republic again when it will be possible. You are always welcomed here!

[@user-iv4sy1ud5k]

I had retired at 1972 from the A Btry, 7th/17th Artillery, 2nd Inf Div. I am proud the 2nd Inf Div, Indian Head, Second to None!I really want to visit the Camp Casey in DongDuCheon.

[@isaacr.8082]

Second to none! I was in Alpha Btry 1st section 2/17 at Camp Hovey. 2003-'04. Thank you for your service. May God bless you.

[@wkeith9004]

1969-1970 Camp Sabre /Munsan-ri , 5th/38 Field Artillery (105mm howitzers) HQ BTRY Survey Section near/on/inside the DMZ. Arrived as a E-2 departed as a E-5 . Also Imjim Scout Graduate (Advanced Combat Training Academy). Maj Gen S.H. Mathenson commanding general of the 2nd Infantry Division.

[@joelcochran3806]

My grandfather fought with the 2nd Infantry Division - company B, 9th regiment in Normandy... KIA July 1, 1944 (I believe between efforts to take Hill 192 outside Saint-Lo). I would really like to find more official reports on his company's actions from D+1 thru those weeks taking H192 and St. Lo.

[@timlu7684]

My father Leo Lucero was in the same 2nd Infantry division landing at Omaha beach D+1, I have some pictures of his early training, but nothing else except his memories fighting through the breakout at St. Lo, and his later being wounded. He married, raised six kids in So. Calif. worked at Douglas in Long Beach, retired in Albuquerque NM., ... and passed away in 2009. The Greatest Generation, was my dad. I miss him.

[@menofthe2ndinfantrydivisio994]

Dear Joel Cochran, I am a co-founder of the project "Men of the 2nd Infantry Division" we try to preserve the legacy of all men who fought in this famous Division during WWII. Please, feel free to contact us on our e-mail address and we will try to help you in your research: [e-mail] I am looking forward to hearing from you.

[@menofthe2ndinfantrydivisio994]

Dear @@timlu7684 thank yo so much for sharing the memories of your father Mr. Leo Lucer. I would like to learn more about him because men of the 2nd Infantry Division helped to liberate my country Czechoslovakia at the end of war in May 1945. Was your father in Czechoslovakia as well? Please, feel free to contact me on our project´s e-mail: [e-mail] I am looking forward to hearing from you.

[@j.c.h7127]

As I understand it, the 2nd Infantry Division was supposed to land on Omaha on D-Day, but the difficulties encountered in taking Omaha delayed their landing to D+1. My Uncle participated in the 1st assault of Hill 192, which failed.

[@CrossOfBayonne]

The units that landed on that beach were the Army's 1st Infantry Division and 29th ID alongside Ranger companies assigned to them.

[@Gr13fKvlt]

2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division 2015-2017 Second To None

[@reegez7688]

I was in that unit when they were 5th brigade. 2006-2010

[@davidbays9848]

My Dad served with M company 38th Regiment 1941-1945 from Camp Hood to Czechoslovakia, 3 Bronze stars

[@scottschroeder4577]

I am very proud to have served in Svc. Battery 6/37 FA. ON THE MINUTE

[@bottomfeeder1307]

I was stationed at Camp Casey with First Tank when Kim II-Sung died. I arrived at Camp Casey a few weeks prior and we were on red alert the whole time until his death.

[@landonlong5685]

My great grandfather was in the 2 infantry division in the Korean War he said the worst time of his life was the battle of bloody ridge,and that he fought all night to stay alive

[@BiG_Iz974]

My grandfather was too his name is Sergeant Roland Dupont, he got the silver star

[@orgami100]

Corea 1967-68 .. A Co 702 Camp Rice .. arrived as a cherry boy .. left with the Clap. .. :-P

[@ThunderTwoFox]

You forgot to mention that 1-9 INF detached from the 2nd BCT and was attached to 1st armored to fight in Ramadi in oct 2006. Other than that, solid.

[@christianpark4012]

i was a katusa soldier ,served my military service 2000-2002 2nd ID TDC korea! Second to None!!!

[@alancaron984]

Carl. Robert Caron was wounded in the shoulder at a place called Inche. He carried the bullet with him until he died in 1973. He was in the reserves and was supposed to be in artillery but was handed a B.A.R. And was asked if he had ever seen one of these before? Dad used one in the 10th Mountain Div. I have a letter from one of his buddies saying he was promoted to Sargent while he was in the hospital. Also said he should have received a Silver Star, neither ever happened. Addressed this to my congressman years after he died and received a bronze star which tells me Norm Dicks did nothing since this was something dad did receive in both wars.

[@NorthwestMariner]

1-23 Infantry Regiment of 2nd ID fought off 5 entire Chinese divisions and won. Its called the battle of chipping ni and is called the gettysburg of the Korean war. Thats the only one I really know of. Hope that helps

[@marklouttit1165]

Went on a staff ride after an Ulchi Focus Lens exercise, got a guided tour of the battlefield. Of all the units I served in, in the course of twenty years, I’m proudest of my service in 2ID.

[@user-ij1cn1xv2u]

지평리전투다 23보병1대대가 가펴에서 이겻다 토마호크의인디안 도끼를 나렷다

[@user-ij1cn1xv2u]

나는삶을 홍준표보다 , 유승민,윤썩렬이보다 ,아태구라티룰지니며살엇다, 인테그리맅.를건작해야 다구니티가앗다 입으로생기느눈게아니다 탈무드에 엑션 스피크스 러우더 댄유아 박마우스란말이잇다 , 향도우로 말하란털뮤두의말아다 휴전선이넘에머뮤는 위선의 여의돌 폭파해라 두적운 중국도 나국도 일본도 , 그오느나러도아니다 내부애서 동족의 삐룰뻐누눔듷이 쥬적이다 모두 소각하라

[@user-ij1cn1xv2u]

내가소속햇던23보졍1대대, 미2ㅏ단이엇다 안디언헤드, 토마호크지

[@user-ij1cn1xv2u]

토너호크난세

[@SeanRCope]

HHC 1/5 (M) INF Medical platoon, Imjin Scout DMZ, KPUC, KDSM, EFMB. 2nd INF DIV. Camp Howze / Warrior Base, S. Korea. 87-88.

[@jyy9624]

Combat pay in Korea until very recently - constantly training everywhere in ROK - supported by A-10's - most heavily armed = safe S Korea

[@blueridger28]

1/9 INF here Manchu warriors_ Keep UP THE FIRE!! Camp Hovey South Korea best job I ever had. 2nd INF Division Second To None!!

[@lucken13]

LOL, was there when Clinton was in Korea 1999 in this picture. He sang Happy Birthday to CSM Thomas. Who was the 2-9 Inf CSM at the time, this is out at Rodriquez Range......

[@happynowfarms]

"Keep Up The Fire"! C 2/9 94-95

[@ernestdauterive4264]

I was with 2nd to none with the 4/7 cav. air mobile at camp stantan army air field 1973.

[@alangilchrist3278]

I am proud for this to be my first duty station.

[@jjhantsch8647]

Is that Sousa's Liberty Bell March from about 16:00 ?

[@johnshagren3059]

My dad served with the 2nd in G Co from D day +1 to Rocassane Czechoslovakia

[@johnshagren3059]

That was also with the 9th regiment.

[@ismaelhernandez1873]

My father was in the 2nd infantry in the Korean war.

[@BiG_Iz974]

My grandfather was to his name is Sergeant Roland Dupont (RIP) got the silver star

[@willybrisbois5926]

My dad was in the 2nd infantry postnam Korea.

[@Panzerdeal]

2 nd. Battalion 61 ADA, 1985-1986...DRAGONSLAYERS !

[@vw4fun]

My Dad, served in the 2nd Division, 23rd Infantry, Company D from 1940-1945. Second to None? www.menofcompanyd.com

[@timmyeades7908]

+Poppy Skaines, My Father also served in World War 2, in the 23rd regiment, Company K, 3rd Battalion.

[@bobwhite5440]

@@timmyeades7908 @Ray Skaines and timmy eades, my Dad also served in WWII, 2nd Inf Div, 3rd Bat, 23rd Reg, Co M from 1943 to 1945.

[@djzrobzombie2813]

Second one none !!!

[@Chompingsharks]

Aco 2/72 Armor 2d Inf Div Korea 93-94

[@Chompingsharks]

Yakistan...

[@larrywashington6199]

Hope they improved on the firing of those new tanks they brought into Camp Casey from Ft, Knox. when they first came to Korea.

[@stymee-9673]

HHC 2/72 Armor, 2nd ID Camp Casey, Korea. 93-94. (Draaagons) for the battalion and headquarters Hellraisers for the company. Man I miss that place sometimes.

[@marexvr]

SECOND TO NONE, FIT TO FIGHT!!!

[@Opfor6]

Think War!

[@diydad101]

My Hero & Great Uncle Army SGT Edgar Ernest Davis Jr Bronze Star ⭐️ Purple Heart 💜 2 Infantry Division 38th Infantry Regiment G CO 2 BN Army Hostile, Died While Missing (MIA) Remains Not Recovered Date Of Loss: November 28, 1950 Service Number: RA14316699 Born: April 15, 1929 Home Or Place Of Enlistment Gurley, Alabama Location Or Battle Zone: Chongchon River Town Or Area: Kujang Area East Comments: Sergeant Davis was a member of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was listed as Missing in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 28, 1950. He was presumed dead on December 31, 1953. Last known home of record Gurley, Alabama. By mid-November 1950, U.S. and Allied forces had advanced to within approximately sixty miles of the Yalu River, the border between North Korea and China. On November 25, roughly 300,000 Chinese Communist Forces (CCF) "volunteers" launched a sudden and fierce counteroffensive after crossing the Yalu. The U.S. Army 2nd Infantry Division, positioned near the Chongchon river, soon came under intense CCF attack. Unable to halt the CCF advance and in danger of being surrounded, the 2nd Infantry Division was ordered to withdraw from Kunu-ri and move to defensive positions at Sunchon, North Korea. As the division pulled back from Kunu-ri, it was forced to fight rearguard actions against enemy pursuit while also attempting to break through well-defended CCF roadblocks. The withdrawal was not complete until early December and inflicted extremely heavy casualties on the 2nd Infantry Division. Sergeant Edgar Ernest Davis, who joined the U.S. Army from Alabama, was a member of Company G of the 2nd Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He went missing at some point during the fighting withdrawal towards Kujang. Sergeant Davis was never reported as a confirmed prisoner of war, and his remains have not been recovered or identified among those returned to U.S. custody after the war. Today, Sergeant Davis is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Also my other Great Uncle for in the Korean War Conflict as well Retired U.S.Airmen First Class Noel W. Johnson whom passed away in 1999 🇺🇸 🇰🇷I salute and pray Jesus Christ will Bless you all. ( Titus 2:7-8 & 11-14 )Ephesians 2:8 Thank You all for your sacrifice & Service

[@us1fedvet]

Negative. 2ID has a proud history and has elements at Ft Lewis and Korea.

[@nickstallings1043]

There’s so much plagiarism in this video it’s not even funny. You literally took an article from a website and then read it aloud.... cmon man. 2ida.org

[@Gabriel-jx8bd]

♠️

[@dltred81]

can someone enlighten me on this. I have heard that in the Korean War the 2nd Div. broke in the face of a Chinese Human wave attack. That the 2nd Div. flag is no longer allowed on US soil. Is this true.

[@samos8367]

You heard wrong. The 2nd Inf. Div. bared the brunt of the fighting and therefore took heavy casualties. The flag not being allowed on US soil is completely false.

[@larrywashington6199]

Wrong Wrong The 2D was at Ft. Benning in 1960, Where i took boot camp, with the Indianhead patch on my shoulder.

[@rodolfobetancourt6161]

STRIKE FORCE 💂‍♂️

[@jemstart1]

WTF

[@user-ij1cn1xv2u]

다연한이야기지만 , 미2사단에서 군복무한것은운후회하자않눈다 이남한 최전방 서부전선의한명며의 카튜사엿더눈것운뷰끄러워하잖눈다

[@user-ij1cn1xv2u]

인디언헤드엿고난램보라부리웟다,