About this Unit
The 62nd Engineer Battalion, known as the "Stallion Battalion," was first constituted on 3 May 1930 in the Regular Army and activated on 1 October 1933 at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. Throughout World War II, the battalion played a critical role in constructing bridges, roads, and airfields in both the European and Pacific Theaters. The unit earned campaign participation credit in operations such as Normandy, Rhineland, and Central Europe, and later took part in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing vital combat engineering support. In recent decades, the 62nd Engineer Battalion has supported numerous missions including Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, continuing to uphold its legacy of excellence in combat engineering and construction operations.
Historical Facts
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World War II Origins: The 62nd Engineer Battalion was first constituted on 29 July 1942 in the Army of the United States as the 62nd Engineer Battalion (Separate), and activated at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana.
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Normandy Campaign: The battalion earned campaign credit for Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe during World War II, supporting front-line units with rapid construction and repair of bridges and roads.
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Redesignations: The unit has undergone several redesignations, reflecting changes in its missions and structure, including being called the 62nd Engineer Construction Battalion and later the 62nd Engineer Battalion (Combat).
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Korean War Service: The battalion was activated for the Korean War in 1950, where it was involved in essential engineering support, including bridge-building, demolition, and road construction under combat conditions.
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Vietnam War Deployments: The 62nd Engineer Battalion was deployed to Vietnam from 1966 to 1971, building airfields, roads, and base camps, and was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for its service.
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Desert Storm Participation: The battalion deployed to Southwest Asia during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, constructing and maintaining vital supply routes and infrastructure for coalition forces.
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Post-Cold War Humanitarian Missions: The unit has participated in several humanitarian and disaster relief missions, including hurricane recovery operations and support for civil authorities in the United States.
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Global War on Terror: The 62nd Engineer Battalion has deployed multiple times in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, providing route clearance, construction, and base support in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Unit Motto: The battalion’s motto is “Gloria ad Caput Venire,” which translates as “Glory in Achievement,” reflecting the unit’s proud tradition of accomplishment.
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Current Station: As of recent years, the 62nd Engineer Battalion is assigned to the 36th Engineer Brigade and is garrisoned at Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), Texas, continuing its legacy of engineering excellence.
