16th Engineering Battalion

The 16th Engineer Battalion was first constituted on 11 December 1935 in the Regular Army and activated on 1 July 1940 at Fort Benning, Georgia. During World War II, the battalion served with distinction in North Africa, Sicily, and throughout the European campaigns, providing vital combat engineering support for the 1st Infantry Division. Post-war, the unit participated in numerous conflicts, including the Vietnam War, where it earned multiple commendations for its efforts in constructing roads, bridges, and fortifications under fire. In the modern era, the 16th Engineer Battalion has deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom, maintaining its legacy of excellence and adaptability in combat engineering.