1st Cavalry Division

World War II Book of Honor

The names of the 1,154 Troopers of the 1st Cavalry Division that were killed in action or died from wounds while serving their country during World War II are listed below by unit.  These Troopers are commonly referred to as America's greatest generation.  They defended our country in the Pacific Theatre of Operations earning campaign streamers for service in New Guinea, Bismarck Achipelago, Leyte (with arrowhead) and Luzon.  

We remember their sacrifice and honor their service.  These Cavalry Troopers will never be forgotten!  

        Division Headquarters and Headquarters Troop
1st Cavalry Division Military Police Platoon
1st Brigade Headquarters Troop
2nd Brigade Headquarters Troop
302nd Reconnaissance Troop
5th Cavalry Regiment
7th Cavalry Regiment
8th Cavalry Regiment
12th Cavalry Regiment
Division Artillery
61st Field Artillery
82nd Field Artillery
99th Field Artillery
271st Field Artillery
8th Engineer Squadron
1st Medical Squadron
16th Quartermaster Squadron
27th Ordinance Company
603rd Medium Tank Company

"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war." General Douglas MacArthur

Valorous conduct, gallantry in action, and meritorious service of members of the 1st Cavalry Division during World War II were recognized by the award of the following medals:

Medal of Honor - 2 - SGT Troy A. McGill and PFC William J. Grabiarz
Distinguished Service Cross - 28
Distinguished Service Medal - 4
Silver Star - 638
Legion of Merit - 46
Soldier's Medal - 45
Bronze Star Medal - 2,884
Air Medal - 77
Purple Heart - 2,490

Manila American Cemetery and Memorial

Click on the image below to view a narrated tour of Manila American Cemetery's landscaped grounds, architecture, and works of art.  Many of the men listed on this page are buried there.
 
 Video by the American Battle Monuments Commission  (13 MB )