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The story of the US Army’s 1st Infantry Division reflects American history from World War I to the present day battle in Iraq. The First Division Museum at Cantigny tells this story through its outstanding collection, representing the division’s culture, both personal (uniforms, awards, mementos) and institutional (tanks, running vehicles, weapons). The museum’s collection represents the full range of a soldier’s experience and military functions, including:

Medals of Honor and other awards for valor and service
Posters from World War I and World War II
Historic military weapons, vehicles and artillery
Tanks dating from World War I to the present
Flags, regimental colors and battle streamers
Paintings by notable artists such as John Doctoroff and Henri Farre
Uniforms and equipment

The library, archive and photo collections are held in the Colonel Robert R. McCormick Research Center. These collections are particularly strong in personal memorabilia, unit histories, and official documents. For more information, please contact Eric Gillespie, Director of the Colonel Robert R. McCormick Research Center, at 630.260.8186 or egillespie@firstdivisionmuseum.org.

We rely on the generosity of veterans, families and friends to donate objects that bring to life the history and stories of the men and women who served with the 1st Infantry Division in the general context of American military history. Carefully preserved and expertly maintained, your donated artifacts help ensure that the Big Red One’s story continues to be told and is never forgotten. For more information, contact Terri Navratil, Curator of Collections at 630.260.8220 or tnavratil@firstdivisionmuseum.org.

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