803rd Engineer Aviation

The 803rd Engineer Aviation Battalion was a United States Army unit activated during World War II to support the Army Air Forces. Organized in 1942, the battalion was tasked with constructing, repairing, and maintaining airfields and related infrastructure in combat zones. The 803rd served in the Pacific Theater, notably participating in campaigns in New Guinea, the Philippines, and the liberation of Luzon, building essential runways under challenging conditions. Their efforts enabled Allied air operations and contributed significantly to the success of the Pacific campaign.