B Co, 23rd Combat Engineer Battalion

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About B Co, 23rd Combat Engineer Battalion

Bravo Company (B Co), 23rd Combat Engineer Battalion, has a distinguished history of service within the United States Army. Activated during World War II, the battalion and its companies provided vital combat engineering support—including mobility, countermobility, and survivability operations—across both the European and later Cold War theaters. B Co played a crucial role in constructing bridges, clearing obstacles, and supporting frontline infantry units during major operations. Over the decades, the company has continued to serve with distinction in various conflicts and peacekeeping missions, adapting to new technologies and evolving military engineering doctrines. Today, B Co remains a key component of the 23rd Engineer Battalion, upholding its legacy of excellence and adaptability.

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Lawrence Foisey

U.S. Navy

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Boot Camp

Company C 1st Bn. 38th Inf. Regt. • U.S. Army • 1989

1980

101st airborne division • U.S. Army

U.S. Army

New uniform for wedding

82nd Airborne • U.S. Army • 2018

About B Co, 23rd Combat Engineer Battalion

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Historical Facts

• World War II Origins: Bravo Company, part of the 23rd Engineer Battalion, was originally activated during World War II and played a vital role in supporting armored divisions across European battlefields, notably with the 12th Armored Division. • Normandy Campaign: Elements of the 23rd Engineers participated in the aftermath of D-Day, clearing mines, constructing bridges, and ensuring the rapid movement of Allied forces through France. • Bridge Building Expertise: B Company specialized in rapid construction and repair of tactical bridges under fire, often enabling tank and infantry advances where other routes were impassable. • Cold War Deployments: During the Cold War, the 23rd Engineer Battalion, including B Company, was stationed in Germany as part of NATO’s forward defense posture, maintaining readiness against potential Soviet aggression. • Vietnam War Service: The 23rd Engineers were deployed to Vietnam, where B Company was instrumental in building and maintaining supply routes, airfields, and defensive fortifications under hostile conditions. • Gulf War Participation: In Operation Desert Storm (1991), the battalion, including B Company, provided essential mobility and counter-mobility support to coalition forces, clearing obstacles and laying minefields as required. • Humanitarian Missions: B Company has participated in disaster relief, including hurricane and flood response, using their engineering expertise to restore critical infrastructure. • Decorations and Honors: The 23rd Engineer Battalion and its companies have earned multiple campaign streamers and unit citations for their service in WWII, Vietnam, and Southwest Asia. • Modern Deployments: In recent years, B Company has deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, conducting route clearance, construction, and force protection missions. • Distinctive Insignia: The battalion’s crest features a wyvern (a mythical dragon), symbolizing the unit’s mobility, engineering prowess, and readiness to overcome obstacles—traits embodied by B Company throughout its history.