Timothy Swim

The 24th Engineer Battalion was originally constituted on 1 January 1944 in the Army of the United States and activated at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. The unit served with distinction during World War II, participating in campaigns in Europe, including the Rhineland and Central Europe. After WWII, the battalion was inactivated but later reactivated and assigned to various commands, providing crucial combat engineering support during the Cold War in Germany. Over its history, the 24th Engineer Battalion has been recognized for its expertise in construction, mobility, and support operations, contributing significantly to U.S. Army missions both in peacetime and during conflict.