Daniel Villnave

The 69th Engineer Battalion was constituted on 25 February 1943 in the Army of the United States and activated at Camp Beale, California. During World War II, the battalion provided critical engineer support in the European Theater, including bridging, road construction, and clearing obstacles for advancing Allied forces. The battalion has since served in numerous conflicts, including Vietnam and Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, specializing in combat engineering, construction, and route clearance missions. Today, the 69th Engineer Battalion continues to support U.S. Army operations with distinction, upholding its motto, "Constructeurs Sans Peur" (Builders Without Fear).