U.S. 1st Infantry Division facts for kids
The 1st Infantry Division of the United States Army is a very old and important group of soldiers. It's often called the Big Red One because of its special shoulder patch that looks like a big red number one. This division has been part of almost every major war the American Army has fought.
Their official saying, or motto, is "Duty First," which means they always put their duty first. They also have an unofficial motto: "No Mission Too Difficult, No Sacrifice Too Great." This shows how determined and brave they are.
Where the Big Red One Has Served
The 1st Infantry Division has played a big part in many important conflicts throughout history. Here are some of the wars and fights where they have served:
Images for kids
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First Division monument on the Meuse-Argonne Battlefield, France.
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World War I order of battle
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The 1st Infantry Division entering Trier, Germany, November 1918.
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Monument to the 1st Infantry Division on Omaha Beach.
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Members of 'I' Company of the 3rd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment ride on a tank during their advance on the town of Schopen, Belgium, 21 January 1945.
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From newly captured town, members of the 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, cross the Weser River in assault boats to take Furstenberg. 8 April 1945.
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Standard organization chart for a ROAD division
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1st Infantry Division soldiers during an operation in South Vietnam in 1968
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1st Infantry Division (Mechanized) structure 1989 (click to enlarge)
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Captured equipment from 1st ID soldier on display in Belgrade museum
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Kosovo, 1999, 2BDE/1st Div
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Soldiers from 1st Infantry Division clearing a building in Fallujah, 19 November 2004.
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The shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) worn on a unit member's UCP Army Combat Uniform
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1st Infantry Division order of battle
See also
In Spanish: 1.ª División de Infantería (Estados Unidos) para niños
