The First Team Archive
The following documents are available upon request via email. Depending on which document you request access to and the reason for access, a small fee may apply. This fee goes towards the time, investment, and effort that goes into preparing and acquiring these documents.
To inquire about accessing documents, please email 1stcavhistory@gmail.com.
The History of the 1st Cavalry Division in World War Two
This softcover book gives a detailed narrative of the entire combat chronicle of the 1st Cavalry Division during World War II, from its time on the border all the way to marching into Tokyo. The book features detailed accounts of numerous awardings of the Silver Star through Medal of Honor and gives limited rosters of men who earned a medal for valor.
Courtesy of Tim Malone
The Admiralties
This softcover book is one of the most in-depth accounts of the first campaign the 1st Cavalry Division fought in since its inception in 1921: the Admiralty Islands Campaign.
Courtesy of Tim Malone
Roster of DOI, DOW, FOD, & KIA of the 1st Cavalry Division in WWII
This is a complete roster of all the 1st Cavalry Division's fatal casualties sustained during World War II obtained from the National Archives.
Occupation Diary of the 1st Cavalry Division: 1945-1950
This softcover book is the cornerstone reading of the division between 1945-1950, giving extreme detail about how the division operated as the garrison force of Japan.
History Outline of the 5th US Cavalry
This small booklet made while the 5th Cavalry Regiment was based in Fuchinobe, Japan details general history of the regiment and a small roster of officers.
First Cavalry Division: Korea
This hardcover book details the two years the 1st Cavalry Division fought in during the Korean War. It gives excellent maps, photographs, and knowledge otherwise unfound in other scholarly works.
In the Hills of Korea with the 61st Field Artillery Headquarters Battery 1950-1951
This softcover book gives interesting details into the service of MSGT Howard Kenneth Inderdahl, a member of HQ Battery, 61st FA. He includes his personal story plus recollections of his service. There is a limited roster in this book.
Unofficial Roster of the 7th Cavalry Regiment (1950-52)
This is a roster of all known veterans of the 7th Cavalry Regiment veterans who served in the regiment during the 1st Cavalry Division's tour of duty in Korea during the Korean War. This is an unofficial roster created by the website author and is being updated constantly.
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General Orders of the 1st Cavalry Division (1949-1951)
This is a collection of nearly all of the General Orders of the 1st Cavalry Division containing the citations of medals for its time in the Korean War (1950-1952). It contains citations for the Silver Star Medal, Solider's Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Purple Heart.
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1st Cavalry Division Association Membership Directory
This booklet contains the names and addresses of all members of the 1st Cavalry Division Association as of 1950. It is organized by unit and last name.
Courtesy of Tim Malone
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The First Team Archive
The following documents are available upon request via email. Depending on which document you request access to and the reason for access, a small fee may apply. This fee goes towards the time, investment, and effort that goes into preparing and acquiring these documents.
To inquire about accessing documents, please email 1stcavhistory@gmail.com.