159th Engineers

The 159th Engineer Battalion was constituted in the Army of the United States on 1 June 1943 and activated at Camp Beale, California. During World War II, the unit was deployed to the European Theater, where it played a vital role in constructing bridges, clearing obstacles, and supporting combat operations across France and Germany. After the war, the battalion was inactivated in 1946 but has since been reactivated and reorganized multiple times to support various engineering missions. Throughout its history, the 159th Engineers have demonstrated versatility and commitment, earning campaign participation credit and decorations for their service.