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The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park interprets military history through the lens of the US Army’s First Infantry Division. Located in Wheaton, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.
About the First Infantry Division - First Division Museum
The 1st Division’s contributions to this nation’s defense offer insights into the history of the Army and the United States. Start your journey through the history of America’s most storied …
Digital Archives And Our Mission | First Division Museum
Consisting of digitized versions of original 1st Infantry Division materials from the Research Center, the Digital Archives site now makes these rich materials available online.
1LT Jimmie W. Monteith - First Division Museum
Completely exposed to the intense fire, 1st Lt. Monteith led the tanks on foot through a minefield and into firing positions. Under his direction several enemy positions were destroyed.
McCormick Research Center - First Division Museum
Primary sources include the bound battle records of the First Division in World War I and the Division’s World War II battle records on microfilm. The library also has a large selection of …
SPC Ross A. McGinnis - First Division Museum
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: Private First Class Ross A. McGinnis distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity …
1LT Gary L. Miller - First Division Museum
After contact with the enemy was broken, 1st Lt. Miller led a reconnaissance patrol from their prepared positions through the early evening darkness and dense tropical growth to search …
Medal of Honor Recipients - First Division Museum
The 1st Infantry Division fought its way east across North Africa to Tunisia. By 1943, the Big Red One achieved victory at the Battle of El Guettar and helped liberate Tunisia.
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Come visit and explore the history that First Division Museum has to offer, with exhibits and artifacts that span from early war periods to present day.
Exhibits at First Division Museum's | First Division Museum
Come and enjoy all the wondrous exhibits that First Division Museum has to offer, from our Main Exhibits to our Tank Park, there's something for everyone.