Proud Grandson Thanks for the info! Sounds like you know quite a bit about the 2nd ID. Is your research primarily on the 9th IR or have you also...
Just found some new information. PFC William A. Soderman K company, 9th IR (the same unit as Vet's grandfather and of interest to others on this...
Bravo gents! Thanks! Now I have another name to research.
Does anyone know who this soldier is? I would like to know the story behind this picture and what unit he was with. This guy had true grit!
Does anyone know how I can obtain HD versions of combat footage, specifically of the 2nd Infantry Division in Normandy? I am trying to compile...
VET, About your grandfather's Ranger Skull patch, here is an article which talks about the 2nd ID ranger program: http://www.insigne.org/2DR.htm...
My relative is PVT Glen Standing. He was K co, 23rd IR. He was KIA June 15th, 44, between Cericy La Forey and St. Georges D'Elle. before being...
Another thing you can do for research is to search for the narratives of citations of valor awards. You can search for awards given for actions on...
If you want a very thorough overview of operations from D-day to the breakout, read "The Americans at Normandy" by John McManus. It includes some...
Hey Vet, A few things to add. Service Numbers that begin with "3" denote being drafted. On June 19, 1944, the 2nd division was at St. Georges...