The 2nd Cavalry Regiment, also know as also known as the 2nd Dragoons, is the oldest mounted regiment on continuous active service in the U.S. Army. From its formation in 1836 to fight in the Second Seminole War, to its numerous deployments to the Middle East, the Regiment has distinguished itself in major campaigns: the Indian Wars, the Mexican War, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, both world wars, and the wars in the Middle East and Afghanistan. Along the way members of the Regiment served gallantly in action, and 20 were awarded Medals of Honor. This site is dedicated to the history of our great regiment. We hope you find it useful.
A View from the Other Side
An ex-Blue Fox sent this to me. It’s in German, but you old border troopers will get the gist. DDR grenz troopers circa 1984 and how they operated. Enjoy!
Read MoreA Special Veterans Day Delivered by the Second Cavalry
On Veterans Day, the USA honors those who have served in our military. This year, the holiday will have even more meaning for the families of two fallen...
Read MoreFM 2-10 Cavalry Field Manual – Mechanized Elements – 8 April 1941
FM 2-10 Cavalry Field Manual – Mechanized Elements – 8 April 1941 – Download PDF Copy.
Read MoreTroop Portrait – C Troop 1/2 ACR 1979
Troop portrait of C Troop, 1 Squadron, 2 Armored Cavalry Regiment – 1979 – PDF Version for download
Read MoreGeorge C. Gibson
GIBSON, George G.; enlisted: January 16, 1836, Philadelphia, by Lieut. Abercrombie; born: Boston, Massachusetts; age: 24 yrs; occupation: trader; blue eyes, black hair, dark complexion, 5’7”; Company D, 2d Dragoons;...
Read MoreJohn Harrington
HARRINGTON, John; enlisted: December 23, 1835, Frederick, Maryland, by Maj. Young; born: Nattee, Rhode Island; age: 22 yrs; occupation: farmer; hazel eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, 5’11”; Company D, 2d...
Read MoreField Cap – 1943 – 1946
Field cap issued to Sergeant Leonard A. Walencewicz 2nd Cavalry Regiment (Mechanized) – January – December 1943 2nd Cavalry Group (Mechanized) – 1943- 1946 USA 3rd Army World War II –...
Read MoreYearbook 1941 – 2CR in 2 Cavalry Division
Yearbook 1941- Camp Funston – 2d Cavalry in the 2d Cavalry Division – “Historical and Pictorial Review: Second Cavalry Division: United States Army: Camp Funston, Kansas: 1941” – Downloadable PDF...
Read MoreYearbook 1955 – 119th Anniversary
Yearbook 1955 – 119th Anniversary – 119th Anniversary: 1944-1955: 2D Armored Cavalry – Downloadable PDF version – YB-1955-119th-Ann
Read MoreYearbook 1922 – 86th Anniversary
Yearbook 1922 – 86th Anniversary – “Second United States Cavalry” YB-1922-86th-Ann-Compressed-150dpi
Read MoreYearbook 1936 – 100th Anniversary – Centennial
Yearbook 1936 – 100th Anniversary – Centennial – “Centennial – Second United States Cavalry – Toujours Pret – 1836-1936″ YB-1936-100th-Ann-Centennial-Compressed-150dpi
Read MoreYearbook 1952 – 116th Anniversary
Yearbook 1952 – “Always Ready – 116th Anniversary of the 2d Armored Cavalry” – Colonel Creighton W. Abrams, Commander YB-1952-116th-Ann-Compressed-150dpi
Read MoreYearbook 1953 – 117th Anniversary
Yearbook 1953 – 117th Anniversary of the 2d Armored Cavalry YB-1953-117th-Ann-Compressed-150dpi
Read MoreAnton Lenz
LENZ, Anton; enlisted: November 6, 1835, Lancaster, by Capt. Boyce; born: Joudra, Germany; age: 27 yrs; occupation: carpenter; black eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5’9¼”; Company D, 2d Dragoons; died...
Read MoreJeremiah Potter
Jeremiah Potter was possibly the Regiment’s youngest casualty. Rest in peace, son. God only knows the travails you dealt with as a boy or the hardships your mother faced in...
Read MoreYearbook 1954 – 2ACR Regimental Combat Team
One of two 2d ACR Yearbooks from 1954. This one was entitled, “Germany – The 2nd Armored Cavalry Regimental Combat Team” which included the 371st Armored Infantry Battalion and the ...
Read MoreYearbook 1954 – 2ACR – 118th Anniversary
One of two 2d ACR Yearbooks from 1954. This one was entitled, “118th Anniversary of the 2d Armored Cavalry.” The other being entitled, “Germany – The 2nd Armored Cavalry Regimental...
Read MoreTroop Portrait – C Troop 1/2 ACR 1977
Troop portrait of C Troop, 1 Squadron, 2 Armored Cavalry Regiment – 1977 – Downloadable JPEG Version
Read MoreTroop Portrait – C Troop 1/2 ACR 1977
Troop portrait of C Troop, 1 Squadron, 2 Armored Cavalry Regiment – 1977 – Downloadable JPEG Version
Read MoreAbiah Church
CHURCH, Abiah; enlisted: December 11, 1835, Boston, by Lieut. Wheelock; born: Putney, Vermont; age: 30 yrs; occupation: farmer; grey eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, 5’6½”; Company D, 2d Dragoons; died:...
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