23rd Combat Engineers

The 23rd Combat Engineers was activated during World War II and played a pivotal role in supporting frontline infantry units by constructing bridges, clearing obstacles, and laying minefields in the European Theater. The unit was instrumental during the Normandy invasion, enabling the rapid advance of Allied forces through France by repairing roads and breaching enemy fortifications. In the postwar era, the 23rd participated in numerous operations, including deployments in Korea, Vietnam, and the Middle East, adapting to evolving combat engineering challenges. Today, the 23rd Combat Engineers continue to provide critical mobility, countermobility, and survivability support to U.S. Army operations worldwide.