91 first engineers

• Founding Date: The 91st Engineer Battalion, also known as the "First Engineers," was originally constituted in the Regular Army on 1 October 1933. • World War II Service: The unit was activated at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, in January 1941 and played a pivotal role in the construction of airfields and infrastructure in the Pacific Theater during WWII. • Bataan and Corregidor: Elements of the battalion participated in the defense of Bataan and Corregidor in the Philippines, enduring the hardships of the early Pacific War. • Prisoners of War: Many members of the 91st Engineers became prisoners of war after the fall of the Philippines, with some forced to march in the infamous Bataan Death March. • Post-WWII Reactivation: After World War II, the battalion was inactivated but later reactivated several times to support various missions, including stateside construction and overseas operations. • Vietnam Service: The unit served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1971, building roads, airfields, and base camps under combat conditions, and earning multiple campaign streamers. • Modern Deployments: The 91st Engineers have deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, conducting route clearance, construction, and combat engineering. • Motto: The battalion’s motto is "Acts Not Words," reflecting their commitment to action and accomplishment. • Unit Insignia: The distinctive unit insignia features a red shield with a gold engineer castle, symbolizing their engineering heritage and valor. • Honors and Awards: The 91st Engineer Battalion has earned numerous honors, including Meritorious Unit Commendations and campaign participation credits for WWII, Vietnam, and the Global War on Terrorism.