Researching the military experience of a member of the 81st Infantry Division can prove to be a fulfilling endeavor. We compile information and photographs contributed by individuals and gather documentation collected by our website team. However, it is essential to note that this information has its limitations. If you wish to deepen your understanding of a relative's service or a specific unit within the 81st Infantry Division, we would love to help in your research. We can only help you as much as you can help us. After contacting us with what information you know, consider contacting family members for information. Relatives may have photographs, albums, letters or documents, scrapbooks, the service members' uniforms, awards, or anything else that contains valuable information during the service members' time in the division. These resources can help us narrow down information concerning an individual in the division. It is essential to remain resilient, as encountering obstacles is a standard part of the research process. If you have only a name, your first point of contact should be the local county courthouse where the veteran resided. Many veterans filed discharge paperwork upon returning from service; some of this documentation may be on file there. It was not required, but highly suggested for the servicemen to give the courthouse a copy of the discharge paperwork, so it is an important place to start.