5th Engineer Battalion

The 5th Engineer Battalion was first constituted on 31 December 1861 in the Regular Army as the 5th Battalion of Engineers and organized in May 1901 at Willets Point, New York. Throughout its history, the battalion has participated in major conflicts, including World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, providing critical combat engineering support. It has earned numerous campaign streamers and decorations for its service, including the Presidential Unit Citation and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. Today, the 5th Engineer Battalion continues its legacy of excellence, supporting maneuver units with mobility, countermobility, and survivability operations.