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Collection Highlights |
The existing National Infantry Museum can house
only 5-10% of its collection. Valued at over $30 million, the
collection is currently housed in the original hospital on Fort
Benning constructed in the mid 1920s. Here are some of the highlights
from that collection.
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Field Marshal Baton
of Herman Goering The
Field Marshal baton was given to the head of the German Air
Force, Herman Goering, by Adolf Hitler.
Find out how it ended up in U.S. hands.
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POW Coat & Trousers
of Sgt. Allen Dunlap
During the first Gulf War, Sgt.
Allen Dunlap was captured by the Iraqis. Dunlap wore
this yellow coat and trousers while he was held captive.
Learn more about Sgt. Dunlap's story.
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Civil War Drum
of 3rd Vermont Infantry
Drums like this one were carried
into battle by young boys.
Discover what it took to be a drummer boy.
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MIA/KIA Telegrams
of Pvt. Steven T. Lester
A family's worst nightmare. A
telegram informing of a loved one's status during war.
See the two messages sent to the wife of Pvt. Steven
T. Lester.
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Personal Effects
of Cpl. Aaron Yamin The
museum has been gratefully endowed with many amazing
artifacts.
Examine the personal effects of a WWI doughboy.
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Spirits Chest
of General Uylsses S. Grant
This spirits chest may have traveled
with famed Civil War General.
View the packing list for this amazing piece.
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