106th Infantry Division Association

106th Infantry Division Association The world would come to know this as “The Battle of the Bulge”. The defense put up by the 106th, especially around the area of St.

This page is intended to provide our visitors with information concerning the 106th Infantry Division Association, schedules of upcoming events, links to existing resources, information on how you can support the Association and other items of interest. During World War II, at 5:30 in the morning of December 16, 1944, a massive German counter-attack started in the region known as the Schnee Eifel–

with the 106th right in the middle. The 106th would soon find two of its three regiments surrounded and captured – a loss of almost 7,000 men. Vith and the vital crossroads, would delay the German schedule to the point where their plan would soon fail. This Association was founded in 1945 by the veterans of the 106th Infantry Division. The 106th Division was activated in March 1943 at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina; trained at Camp Atterbury, Indianapolis, Indiana starting in April 1944; sailed in October 1944 for various ports in England; sailed on the last day of November and first days of December 1944from Southampton, England to Le Havre, France at the mouth of the Seine River; bivouacked at Rouen; departed on December 8, 1944 to the area of St. Vith, Belgium, to relieve the 2nd Infantry Division, then in a defensive position; the relief of the 2d Division commenced on the 11th and was completed the 13th, responsibility for the defense of the sector passing to the 106th on the 12th.

05/17/2026

Here is the link to the most recent CUB Magazine. Also in the CUB are links for our next reunion in Savannah, Georgia, Sep. 16-20, 2026.

106th Infantry Division veteran Kurt Vonnegut.
05/02/2026

106th Infantry Division veteran Kurt Vonnegut.

On Kurt Vonnegut’s mother’s side, the Lieber family was part of Indianapolis’s German-American story.

The family’s first ancestor in the United States was Herman Lieber, a German immigrant who helped establish the family line that would become closely tied to the city’s social and cultural life. Kurt later reflected that he grew up surrounded by both Vonneguts and Liebers, a reminder that family history was always close at hand.

One of the most vivid traces of that legacy is the Lieber Thanksgiving book, kept from 1921 to 1950 to record the family’s annual holiday gatherings. The book preserved guest lists, recaps, and even little traditions from dinners that were first hosted in the Lieber home at 1559 Park Avenue and later at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis.

It is a small but rich window into a family that kept its own history alive across generations.

03/09/2026

On March 2, 2026, US Army Master Sergeant Roderick "Roddie" Edmonds was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for going beyond the call of duty during World War II. While imprisoned at Stalag IX-A in Ziegenhain, Germany, in early 1945, Edmonds—the camp's highest-ranking American noncommissioned officer—risked his life to protect hundreds of Jewish soldiers from persecution by refusing to single them out for the German command. Later, as Allied forces were rapidly advancing, Edmonds led over 1,200 American POWs in resisting the camp's evacuation, ensuring their safety until liberation. Visit the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's website to read more about Edmonds's courageous actions: https://bit.ly/3N9bzGQ

03/03/2026

Today, during a ceremony at the White House, President Donald J. Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three service members, two recognized posthumously, with their Medals received by family members on their behalf. Here, Chris Edmonds accepted the Medal in honor of his father.

Master Sergeant Roderick (Roddie) W. Edmonds, U.S. Army, was recognized posthumously for acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty as a prisoner of war in Germany from January 27 to March 30, 1945, while assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 422d Infantry Regiment, 106th Infantry Division.

After being captured during the Battle of the Bulge and sent to Stalag IXA in Ziegenhain, Germany, Master Sergeant Edmonds became the senior American noncommissioned officer in the camp. On January 26, 1945, the German commandant ordered that only Jewish-American prisoners report for roll call the following morning — under threat of ex*****on.

Understanding the likely fate awaiting them, Master Sergeant Edmonds instructed all 1,200 American prisoners to stand together in formation.

When confronted by the enraged N**i commandant, who pressed a pistol to his forehead and demanded he identify the Jewish Soldiers, Master Sergeant Edmonds refused. Calmly and resolutely, he cited the Geneva Convention and warned that executing American prisoners would constitute a war crime.

His defiance saved more than 200 Jewish-American Soldiers from certain persecution and likely death.

Weeks later, as Allied forces advanced, the Germans ordered the prisoners to prepare for evacuation. Determined to resist, Master Sergeant Edmonds organized the Americans to break ranks and refuse transport, forcing the Germans to abandon the camp and leave the 1,200 American prisoners behind.

One Medal. Three generations of service. Three stories of extraordinary valor. Honor does not fade.

With today’s ceremony, there have now been 3,552 Recipients of our nation’s highest award for valor in combat. Of the fewer than 4,000 ever awarded, just 64 are living today.

03/02/2026

Master Sergeant Roderick (Roddie) W. Edmonds, U.S. Army, received the Medal of Honor today at the White House, posthumously. The Medal was accepted on his behalf by his son, Chris Edmonds.

In January 1945, as a prisoner of war at Stalag IX-A in Germany, he was ordered to identify the Jewish-American soldiers under his command. Instead, he directed all 1,200 American prisoners to stand together for roll call, knowing the threat of ex*****on was real.

When the camp commandant pressed a pistol to his forehead and demanded he single them out, Master Sergeant Edmonds refused. He warned that executing a U.S. prisoner of war would be a war crime. The commandant lowered his weapon.

Weeks later, as Allied forces advanced, he again resisted his captors and helped prevent the forced evacuation of the camp, leaving 1,200 American prisoners behind to await liberation.

The National Medal of Honor Museum will preserve and share his story so future generations understand what it means to stand for others and to lead with unwavering integrity.

📷: Alex Brandon

03/02/2026
11/11/2025

On Veterans Day (and throughout the year) we owe a debt of honor to all of the men and women that have served our nation in times of war as well as peace. They have maintained our freedom and allowed us to grow old in safety. In my family: father Capt. Thomas M. Dunn, 106th Inf. Div., WWII, Battle of the Bulge; uncle Robert E. Dunn, WWII, Army Air Force, India, North Africa; uncle Vernon L. Dunn, WWII, US Army, 31st Inf. Div., Philippines; uncle Charles "C.C." Dunkum, WWII, Army Air Force. My brothers: Tommy served with the Army, Vietnam 68-69; Ed with the Air Force 70-74, and myself with the Air Force 68-72.

09/26/2025

Join us in the National Prisoner of War Museum on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM as we honor the brave men and women who served as prisoners of war and those still missing in action.
This year’s program features a panel of three World War II former prisoners of war — John G. Beville, John Mock, and Herb Sheaner.

We are also pleased to welcome Brian Welke, author of Boys, Just Boys, for a special book signing. His work tells the story of the 423rd Regiment of the 106th Infantry Division, as experienced by the men themselves.

This is a rare opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from those who lived through these pivotal moments in history. Let’s come together to honor their courage and sacrifice.

Can’t make it in person? We’ll be livestreaming the panel discussion on our page so you can join us from anywhere.

Image Description: The Missing Man Table displayed in the National Prisoner of War Museum.

09/24/2025

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