501st Combat Engineer Battalion

The 501st Combat Engineer Battalion was originally activated during World War II to provide crucial engineering support for Allied operations in the European Theater. Tasked with constructing bridges, clearing obstacles, and enabling mobility for advancing forces, the battalion played a pivotal role during key campaigns such as the Normandy invasion and the push across France. Following the war, the 501st continued to serve in both peacetime and conflict, including deployments in Korea and later in support of operations in the Middle East. Renowned for its versatility and resilience, the unit remains an integral part of combat engineering missions within the U.S. Army.