83rd Engineer Battalion

The 83rd Engineer Battalion was originally constituted on 10 December 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated on 18 December 1942 at Camp Swift, Texas. During World War II, the battalion deployed to Europe, where it provided critical engineer support in the European Theater, including constructing bridges, clearing obstacles, and repairing roads to aid Allied advances. After the war, the unit underwent several inactivations and reactivations, adapting to changing Army needs during the Cold War era. Throughout its history, the 83rd Engineer Battalion has upheld a tradition of excellence in combat engineering, supporting both combat and humanitarian missions.