James Durham

The 307th Engineer Battalion, Bravo Company (B Co), traces its lineage to the original 307th Engineers, activated in 1917 as part of the 82nd Division during World War I. The battalion has served with distinction in major conflicts, including World War II, where it supported airborne operations in Europe, and later in Vietnam, providing essential combat engineering support. In the Global War on Terror, B Co deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, specializing in route clearance, construction, and mobility operations. Today, Bravo Company continues its legacy as a vital part of the 307th Engineer Battalion, supporting the 82nd Airborne Division with innovative engineering solutions and combat readiness.

The 27th Engineer Battalion was first constituted on 16 January 1918 in the National Army as the 2nd Battalion, 37th Engineer Regiment, and organized at Fort Myer, Virginia. It was redesignated several times before becoming the 27th Engineer Battalion in 1940. The unit has a distinguished history, having served in major conflicts including World War II, the Vietnam War, and Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, providing combat engineering support such as mobility, countermobility, and survivability operations. Stationed at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, the battalion continues to support U.S. Army missions worldwide, enabling maneuver forces through rapid engineering solutions.

The 16th Engineer Battalion was first constituted on 11 December 1935 in the Regular Army and activated on 1 July 1940 at Fort Benning, Georgia. During World War II, the battalion served with distinction in North Africa, Sicily, and throughout the European campaigns, providing vital combat engineering support for the 1st Infantry Division. Post-war, the unit participated in numerous conflicts, including the Vietnam War, where it earned multiple commendations for its efforts in constructing roads, bridges, and fortifications under fire. In the modern era, the 16th Engineer Battalion has deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom, maintaining its legacy of excellence and adaptability in combat engineering.

The 91st Engineer Battalion was first constituted on 1 October 1933 in the Regular Army and was activated on 10 February 1941 at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. During World War II, the battalion served with distinction in the Pacific Theater, participating in campaigns across New Guinea, Leyte, and Luzon, where it provided critical combat engineer support. Throughout its history, the 91st Engineer Battalion has been inactivated and reactivated several times, serving in various capacities including construction, combat support, and humanitarian missions. The unit’s legacy is marked by its adaptability and technical expertise, supporting both combat and peacetime operations globally.

The 9th Engineer Battalion, originally constituted in 1917, has a distinguished history of service within the U.S. Army. The battalion participated in major campaigns during World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War, providing vital combat engineering support such as bridge construction, obstacle removal, and mobility operations. In Vietnam, the unit earned multiple commendations for its bravery and effectiveness under fire. In recent decades, the 9th Engineer Battalion continued its legacy by supporting operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, showcasing its adaptability and technical expertise in modern combat environments.

The 307th Engineer Battalion was originally constituted in the National Army on August 5, 1917, and assigned to the 82nd Division during World War I, where it served with distinction in France. Reactivated for World War II, the battalion participated in key campaigns including Sicily, Normandy, and the Rhineland, earning several commendations for its combat engineering support. Throughout the Cold War and into the modern era, the 307th has continued to provide vital engineering capabilities, including mobility, survivability, and construction support in both peacetime and combat operations. Today, the unit remains an integral part of the 82nd Airborne Division, upholding its legacy of excellence and adaptability in support of U.S. Army missions worldwide.