983rd Combat Engineers

The 983rd Combat Engineers was activated during World War II to provide critical engineering support to Allied forces in the European Theater. Specializing in constructing bridges, clearing obstacles, and fortifying defensive positions, the unit played a key role during the Normandy campaign and the subsequent push across France. After the war, the 983rd continued to serve in various capacities, including reconstruction efforts in post-war Europe and later deployments during the Cold War. Today, the unit remains an essential part of the Army’s engineering corps, supporting both combat operations and humanitarian missions worldwide.