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U.S. Army

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About 14th Combat Engineers Battalion

The 14th Combat Engineer Battalion was originally constituted on 1 October 1933 in the Regular Army of the United States. The unit was activated on 1 June 1941 at Fort Ord, California, and played a key role in World War II, participating in campaigns across the European Theater, including Normandy and the Rhineland. After World War II, the battalion was inactivated and reactivated several times, serving in various capacities including in the Korean War and supporting operations during the Global War on Terrorism. As a combat engineer unit, the 14th Combat Engineer Battalion has provided vital mobility, countermobility, and survivability support to U.S. Army combat operations throughout its distinguished history.

Unit Members

Purvis Eichelberger

U.S. Army

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Steven Von Alman

U.S. Army

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A Co. 577th Eng.

U.S. Army • 1969

About 14th Combat Engineers Battalion

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Historical Facts

• World War II Origins: The 14th Engineer Combat Battalion was activated on 1 June 1941 at Fort Custer, Michigan, and served with distinction during World War II. • D-Day Participation: The battalion played a crucial role during the Normandy Invasion, landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day, 6 June 1944, supporting the 5th Infantry Division. • Rhine River Crossing: The 14th Engineers were instrumental in constructing bridges during the historic crossing of the Rhine River at Oppenheim in March 1945, enabling Allied forces to advance into Germany. • Decorated Unit: The battalion received numerous decorations, including the French Croix de Guerre with Palm for its actions in France. • Cold War Service: After World War II, the 14th Engineer Battalion saw service in Germany as part of the U.S. Army’s occupation and later NATO defense forces. • Vietnam War Deployments: Elements of the battalion served in Vietnam, providing combat engineer support in building bases, clearing mines, and constructing fortifications. • Operation Desert Storm: The unit participated in Operation Desert Storm in 1991, where its engineers helped clear obstacles and breached Iraqi defensive lines. • Humanitarian Missions: The battalion has been involved in disaster relief and humanitarian missions, including hurricane recovery efforts in the United States. • Modernization: The 14th Combat Engineer Battalion has continually adapted to new technologies, employing advanced breaching, bridging, and route clearance equipment in modern conflicts. • Motto and Legacy: The unit’s motto is “Vigilance and Valor,” reflecting its proud legacy of service, sacrifice, and engineering excellence for over 80 years.