The battalion received four Meritorious Unit Citations for actions during the Vietnam War. This edition features a story about Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) receiving a Counter Improvised Explosive Device class. In 1995, the 1st Engineer Battalion was awarded the Army Superior Unit Award for performance during the Engineer Restructuring Initiative on Fort Riley. The battalion returned to Fort Riley in October 2004. With the split the battalion added a command platoon. In November 2009 the 1st Engineer Battalion deployed in support of OIF IX-X. James A. Trevino), https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/496628, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/496628/ecp-and-vcp-papua-new-guinea. Provide mobility, counter mobility, survivability, and limited general engineering support to the 1st Marine Division. They would later take part in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia from December 1992 February 1993. Alpha Company, 1st Engineer Battalion is that company's direct descendant. In October 1939, the 1st Engineer Regiment was reorganized, separating into two battalions. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Cpl. course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 27. 03 88 01 24 00, U2PPP "La Mignerau" 21320 POUILLY EN AUXOIS Tl. In December 1990, the battalion deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. A part of this restructuring made the battalion a separate, echelon above brigade unit and assigned training and readiness authority to the 555th Engineer Brigade and briefly to the 36th Engineer Brigade. The three-week-long course was designed to improve the Marines ability to conduct patrols, demolitions and demolition breachings. On 8 September 2003, the 1st Engineer Battalion deployed to Iraq as part of the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division for Operation Iraqi Freedom. For five years the battalion cleared obstacles, built roads, airfields, basecamps and bridges in support of numerous combat operations including Junction City I and II and the Tet Offensive of 1968. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/474768, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/474768/koa-moana-marines-conduct-counter-improvised-explosive-lanes, Koa Moana Marines conduct Combat Life Saver training. On May 2, 1965, the battalion deployed to the Republic of South Vietnam as part of the 1st Infantry Division. The unit, nicknamed "The Super Breed", is based at Marine Corps Base Smith, a native of Evanston, Ill., was commissioned as a second lieutenant in May of 1993 upon The Trento served in the Western Desert Campaign, until it was destroyed in the Second Battle of El Alamein. In December of 1990, the battalion deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM. To this end, the battalion conducted reconnaissance of over 1,230 kilometers of routes and 298 bridges; destroyed 116,000 anti-personnel land mines; constructed 30 kilometers of roads and 5 bridges; supervised Entity Armed Forces clearance of more than 43,000 square miles of minefields; and distributed toys, clothing, and humanitarian aid to Bosnian children and homeless families. Alpha Company was expanded into the Battalion of Engineer Troops during the American Civil War and was assigned to the Union Army of the Potomac. 1st Combat Engineer Battalion holds change of command ceremony, Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, participated in Sapper Leader's Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 3, 2020. Smith, a native of Evanston, Ill., was commissioned as a second lieutenant in May of 1993 upon graduating from the United States Naval Academy. | Steven Stevens, a lead sweeper with the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, at Camp Leatherneck in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 2 131202-M-RF397-148.jpg The competition is designed to test and determine the top squad within the combat engineer community and build comradery between the different units. The command master chief serves as the senior enlisted advisor for the Navy within I MEF. The unit, nicknamed The Super Breed, is based at Marine Col. Robert E. Lee MCMWTC is one of the Marine Corps most secluded posts, comprised of approximately 46,000 acres of terrain with elevations ranging from 5,000 to 11,000 feet. The battalion consisted of a command, and the 104th, 134th, and 156th sappers companies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. At Fort DuPont, the First Engineers along with these civilian workers, constructed four identical sets of brick duplexes and a 398-seat movie theatre, all of which still stand today.[1]. Companies A, B and C formed the 1st Engineer Battalion and Companies D, E and F formed the 27th Engineer Battalion.[4]. Coti-Sears was a rifleman deployed with Weapons Co. Hogan and Mills were riflemen deployed with Bravo Co., 1st Bn., 8th Marines and were attached to Weapons Co., during the operation. Lieutenant Colonel Kim commissioned in the United States Marine Corps in December 2005 as a Combat Engineer Officer. One Marine was lost on the USS Renville while en route to Hawaii due to appendicitis which was misdiagnosed as sea-sickness. The battalion deployed during August 1950 to Kobe, Japan, joining the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade they were then sent in September 1950 to Inchon, Korea, and joined the 1st Marine Division. McGill, a heavy equipment operator with Alpha Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, was among 90 Marines with 7th ESB who served as the logistics combat element in support of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, during Mountain Exercise 6-16, Feb. 24- March 26, 2016. For actions in Al Anbar, the battalion earned a second Valorous Unit Award. In January 2019, the battalion deployed with the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, to Europe in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Government. In October 2016, Americas Oldest and Most Decorated Engineer Battalion marked its first visit to the Korean Peninsula with a deployment to Camp Hovey,South Korea. | The battalion headquarters and 3 engineer companies were deployed to Afghanistan in 2009 as part of the NATO counterinsurgency offensive in the Helmand Province, to Musa Qaleh in 2010,[6] and returned again, 2011 and 2013 [1]. Alpha Company remained in the Philippines and conducted pacification operations during the Philippine Insurrection. Web1st Marine Division. | It was during the period of 1901 to 1911 that General Douglas MacArthur served with the battalion, first as Commander of K Company and then as Battalion Adjutant. [1], On 19 September 1995 the 51st Engineer Battalion "Simeto" was disbanded and the next day the 4th Engineer Regiment was reformed with the personnel and materiel of the disbanded battalion. Austin Mealy), https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/524245, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/524245/giving-back, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion "Attacks" Mountain Training Exercise 2-17. As I was digging through the 1st Engineer Combat Battalion archives, I discovered that the combat engineers used snowcapes fairly extensively during the Battle of the Bulge, especially when laying minefields. The battalion deployed during August 1950 to Kobe, Japan, joining the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade they were then sent in September 1950 to Inchon, Korea, and joined the 1st Marine Division. On September 20, 2006, the battalion deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. 3- 15- (3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment China) 1- 9- (1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery Regiment Battlekings) 9- (9th Brigade Engineer Battalion) The battalion deployed to Iraq again in the fall of 2006 for a 15-month deployment. In 1935 an engineer battalion was formed for the Second Italo-Ethiopian War, which received the same number. Deanne Hurla. The battalion was one of the first operators of the new M9 Armored Combat Earthmover, a critical obstacle breaching asset. Robert E. O'Malley was awarded the first Medal of Honor of the Vietnam War. The deployment was part of an HQDA initiated Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) rotation of forces to the Republic of Korea (ROK) in support of national level and theater specific requirements. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for GUADALCANAL First Combat Engineer Battalion Souvenir SS Black T Shirt Size M at the best online prices at eBay! Contact Upon completing their task the unit received the NATO Ribbon as well as the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. 1st Combat Engineer Battalion is a combat engineer battalion of the United States Marine Corps. The battalion's history can be traced back to 15 May 1846 when a company of Miners, Sappers, and Pontoniers was formed at West Point, New York. Kevin Minor), https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/742243, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/742243/day-their-boots, Explosive Engagement: SAPPER Squad Competition, Marines overcome obstacles and breach buildings during the SAPPER Squad Competition held at Camp Pendleton, Calif., from June 12 to 16, 2017. The flag of the 51st Engineer Battalion "Simeto" was then transferred to the Shrine of the Flags in the Vittoriano in Rome.[1]. The battalions efforts succeeded in destroying large quantities of enemy supplies and ammunition and assisted in to capture of numerous insurgents. To enhance the morale and well-being of the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and to express Cerritos' appreciation for their service to our country. To replace the Company C that moved to the 70th Engineers, a new Company C, 1st Engineers was organized, the fourth company to hold the name. The unit, nicknamed "The Super Breed", is based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California and falls under the command of the 1st Marine Division and the I Marine Expeditionary Force. Alpha Company remained in the Philippines and conducted pacification operations during the Philippine Insurrection. During the class Marines are taught about several different types of IEDs, the materials used to make them and how to identify, mark and avoid them. Elements would participate in Fire-Fighting efforts in the Western United States during August and September 1994. 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The battalion fought at Antietam, bridged the Rappahannock River six times at Fredericksburg, breached fortifications at Petersburg, and was present at the surrender of General Lee at Appomattox. 10 Brigade Engineer Battalion, 10EN, 10BEB, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart GA. Staff duty phone numbers, Commander CDR photos and biographies, Command Sergeant Major CSM https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/21268, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/21268/fallujah-police-station, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion holds a change of command ceremony in which Lt. Col. Andrew R. Winthrop, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, 1st MARDIV 1st Combat Engineer Battalion 1st Law Enforcement Battalion 1st CEB 1st LEB I MEF, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion Support Sappers, Counter Improvised Explosive Device class, Charlie Company 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. The battalion breached and cleared lanes through Iraqi obstacle belts that allowed the passage of two divisions. Battle of Pusan Perimeter 2 In 15 months the battalion had over 1800 lED events, and over 500,000 KM of desert roads were patrolled with over 500 CLPs conducted. In November 2013, after 2162 days, the battalion was again reassigned back to the 1st Infantry Division. For actions in Afghanistan, the battalion was awarded a sixth Meritorious Unit Citation. Produced by Lance Cpl. The battalion consisted of a command, a command and services company, the 1st Engineer Company, and the Engineer Park Company. Engineers of the 1st Engineer Battalion deployed to multiple locations across the continent, including Germany, Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria. Niall W. Coti-Sears, Lance Cpl. The battalion consisted of a command, the 51st Teleradio Company, and the 51st Engineer Company, which had been formed on 27 September 1943 in San Pietro Vernotico. On a hot sunny, quiet Friday morning over 100 Marines gathered to honor Cpl. During the Normandy landings at Omaha Beach in 1944, the battalion led the assault forces, breaching gaps in the extensive enemy mine and wire obstacles and clearing the combat trails leading off the beaches. The unit, nicknamed "The Super Breed", is based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California and falls under the command of the 1st Marine Division and the I Marine Expeditionary Force. Since 1992, the battalion participated in many National Training Center and Joint Readiness Training Center rotations, fought fires in the Northwestern United States, and supported anti-drug operations as part of JTF-6. Matthew Bowen, Motor Transport Platoon Sergeant, Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), of Bellingham, Wash. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/101474, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/101474/3rd-maw-afghanistan-web-report. Also note the M1A1 Land Mine in the sandbag, per the attached lessons learned document from the 1st Engineers. A unit citation or commendation is an award bestowed upon an organization for the action cited. Includes a sound bite from Sgt. George B. McClellan A new Company C (the third company to bear the name), was formed to replace the company reorganized as part of the 6th Engineers. HHC, FSC, and 111th redeployed in July 2010. The battalions first Sergeant Major, Frederick W. Gerber, was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his 23 years of service to the battalion, which included the Mexican-American and Civil Wars. City of In November 2009 the 1st Engineer Battalion deployed in support of OIF IX-X. An engineer battalion with the number LI served during the later half of World War I. The battalion deployed during August 1950 to Kobe, Japan, joining the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade they were then sent in September 1950 to Inchon, Korea, and joined the 1st Marine Division. A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States. The Battalion Operations Officer during ERI was then-Major Todd T. Semonite, later to achieve the rank of Lieutenant General, succeeding LTG Bostick as the Chief of Engineers. This article incorporatespublic domain material from the United States Government document "http://www.riley.army.mil/view/article.asp?id=984-2005-01-28-50628-64". For actions in Iraq, the battalion was awarded its fifth Meritorious Unit Citation. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/512156, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/512156/1st-combat-engineer-battalion-attacks-mountain-training-exercise-2-17, U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 16-4 integrated with the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) in entry and vehicle control points in Goldie River, Papua New Guinea Nov. 28, 2019. After joining the combat group the battalion was augmented with the 3rd Engineer Company. marking techniques for use in a combat environment which increases the probability of survival. In addition, the battalion reflagged 111th Sapper Company to their historic roots as A/1st EN and welcomed three new companies (formerly of the 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion): The battalion's history can be traced back to 15 May 1846 when a company of miners, sappers, and pontoniers was formed at West Point, New York. On 1 October 1956 it raised the 3rd Engineer Company and in August 1966 the 4th Engineer Company. Cpl. The battalion restructured its companies in 2006 as part of the Corps of Engineers restructuring plan for engineer forces Army-wide. [1] The 1st Engineer Battalion is the oldest and most decorated engineer battalion in the US Army, tracing its lineage to the original Company of Sappers and Miners organized at West Point, New York in 1846.[2]. The 1st Engineer Battalion was assigned in direct support of the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division while the 70th Engineer Battalion was assigned in direct support of the 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. Location: 31st EN BN, 1ST EN BDE 6221 Iowa Ave. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473-1951 The battalion participated in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in Southwest Asia from August 1990 until March 1991. Eugene C. Mills III all were killed in action while conducting combat operations in Sangin Valley District. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Proper formations, escalation of force, and crowd control were just some of A Day in Their Boots is an annual event hosted by 1st CEB in order to show the Marines families a small part of what the Marines do on a day to day basis. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/25817, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/25817/jane-wayne-day. Beauregard served as lieutenants in Alpha Company, and the company worked closely with Captain Robert E. Lee, an engineer aide to General Winfield Scott. Get up to the minute news and information from the United States Marine Corps on its official Smart TV app. interoperability in the South Pacific. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED), https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/458687, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/458687/secretary-navy-discusses-gender-integration-camp-pendleton, Non-Lethal Weapons Instructors Teach Combat Engineers to Keep the Peace, Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, practice the fundamentals of riot control during a non-lethal weapons training The battalion was formed on 24 February 1941 at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as the 1st Pioneer Battalion,[1] 1st Marine Division to be a specialized unit to conduct shore party operations during amphibious assaults, and to provide close combat engineer support to the Marine infantry. Upon completion of the School of Infantry, he was assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment. 1st Combat Engineer Battalion is a combat engineer battalion of the United States Marine Corps. In 1943, the battalion cleared underwater obstacles and destroyed enemy pillboxes during the landings on Sicily. Browse the most recent videos from across the entire Marine Corps, including flagship and Marine unit content. One Marine was lost on the USS Renville while en route to Hawaii due to appendicitis which was misdiagnosed as sea-sickness. Stephen Holt. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/344890, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/344890/1st-combat-engineer-battalion-holds-change-command-ceremony, No river wide enough: Marines demonstrate bridging capabilities, Marines serving with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and 7th Engineer Support Battalion demonstrated the bridging capabilities of the Improved Ribbon Bridge and Armored Vehicle-Launched Bridge aboard Camp Pendleton, May 16, 2013. On 1 August 1916 the battalion was expanded and reorganized as the 3d Engineer Regiment with components in the Philippines, Hawaii and Panama. In one year the battalion exploited over 370 enemy caches consisting of 28 tons of munitions and weapons, found and destroyed over 150 improvised devices, fortified 21 government buildings and coalition camps in the Al Anbar Province, cleared several hundred kilometers of roads, supported six battalions in the Ar Ramadi and Habbaniyah areas with combat engineer operations for six other camps in the Ar Ramadi area. Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 5, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Since 1991, the battalion participated in many NTC and JRTC rotations, fought fires in the Northwestern United States, and supported anti-drug operations as part of JTF-6. The battalion deployed to Iraq again in the fall of 2006 for a 15-month deployment, conducting route clearance operations in Multinational Division-North. The 1st Engineer Battalion was one of the oldest and most decorated engineer battalions in the United States Army. The battalion's DieHard Tunnel Rat section cleared the extensive Vietcong tunnel systems with little more than small arms and demolitions. The battalion's first Sergeant Major, Frederick W. Gerber, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his 23 years of service to the battalion, which included the Mexican-American and American Civil War. The Diehard Battalion supported national interests in the KoreanTheater of Operations bypreparingfornon-combatant evacuation operations(NEO),counter weapons of mass destruction (CWMD) operations,relocating elements of the battalionfromArea I into Area III,and integrating enablers in support of the brigade. In May 1922, the 1st Engineer Regiment arrived at Fort DuPont in Delaware City, Del., and garrisoned the army post until 1941. For actions in Iraq, the battalion was awarded its fifth Meritorious Unit Citation. Beauregard served as lieutenants in Alpha Company and lead the list of distinguished Americans that have served in this battalion. The 1st Battalion, 7th Marines (1/7) is an infantry battalion of the 7th Marine Regiment of the United States Marine Corps.It is currently based at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms.Consisting of approximately 1,000 Marines, it is part of the 1st Marine Division.. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. On 1 December 1946 the battalion was split to form the Engineer Battalion "Legnano" in Pavia and the Signal Battalion "Legnano" in Bergamo. Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute Introduction The 500th SS-Parachute Battalion (German: SS-Fallschirmjgerbataillon 500) was the parachute unit of the Waffen-SS during World War II. The idea to form a paratrooper unit within the Waffen-SS allegedly came directly from Reichsfhrer-SS Heinrich Himmler. The battalion received four Meritorious Unit Commendations for actions during the Vietnam War. From Okinawa they deployed to Qui-Nhon SVN, landing there on 06-7 July 1965. During the war, three future Civil War generals, among them George McClellan and P.G.T. Training on both mounted and dismounted combat breaches is an essential part of the readiness mission of the 1st Eng. 3D Combat Engineer Battalion was first formed on September 16, 1942 as 1st Battalion, 19th Marine Regiment in San Diego, California, and was assigned to the 3D Marine Division. 1st CEB has been presented with the following awards: Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation Civil Action Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, List of United States Marine Corps battalions, Organization of the United States Marine Corps, "HyperWar: USMC Operations in WWII: Vol V-Victory and Occupation [Chapter VI-2]", "Marine engineers build outpost after clearing insurgents from town", Military Secretary to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Seapower and Projection Forces subcommittee, United States Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1st_Combat_Engineer_Battalion&oldid=1129819996, Engineering battalions of the United States Marine Corps, Wikipedia articles incorporating text from the United States Marine Corps, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 27 December 2022, at 07:31. The battalion conducted route clearance along assigned division routes while concurrently partnering with the 4th and 12th Iraqi Army Field Engineer Regiments in a modified advise and assist role in order to help these FERs become mission capable. Marines complete a practical application course before, to ensure they can recognize the signs of an IED. The battalion returned to Fort Riley in December of 2007 having successfully accomplished its Route Clearance mission in Iraq. : Everything a GI Needs to Know About PWs. In 1995 the battalion was disbanded and its personnel and materiel used to reform the 4th Engineer Regiment. Official websites use .mil . Members of the unit who participated in said actions are allowed to wear on their uniforms the awarded unit citation. 03 80 90 73 12, Accueil | | 1st CEB provides mobility, counter mobility, survivability, and limited general engineering support to the 1st Marine Division. In 1942, the battalion landed with the initial forces in the North Africa invasion. Mentions lgales The battalion served on the Asiago Plateau until it was disbanded on 1 March 1918. Bat. Working as Task Force Trailblazer, the battalion earned a third Valorous Unit Award for combat action.[8]. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/149586, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/149586/marines-honor-fallen-brothers-afghanistan. [1], On 8 April the companies were renumbered as 1st and 2nd engineer companies, and 3rd Field Park Company. Copyright Veterans Of The First Engineer Battalion | Website by, ehard Battalion was again reassigned back to the l st Infantry Divis, he Big Red One. The first Company C was attritted during the Civil War. In July 2009 the 41st Clearance Company deployed to the RC-East Area of Operations in Afghanistan as a part of Operation Enduring Freedom. The remainder of the battalion was sent to the Philippines where they provided engineer support during the battles for Manila and Cavite. On 10 November 1965 7th Marines re-deployed to Chu Lai in the Republic of Vietnam. The battalion conducted route clearance along assigned Division routes while concurrently partnering with the 4th and 12th Iraqi Army Field Engineer Regiments in a modified Advise and Assist role in order to help these FERs become mission capable. Available in high definition. The battalion was formed on 24 February 1941 at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as the 1st Pioneer Battalion,[1] 1st Marine Division to be a specialized unit to conduct shore party operations during Amphibious assaults, and to provide close combat engineer support to the Marine infantry. During the SpanishAmerican War, Company C and Company E of the battalion were sent to Cuba where they fought in the campaign to take the city of Santiago. When the battalion was granted its flag, it also received the traditions of all preceding engineer units numbered 51, as well as the traditions of the 12th Engineer Regiment, which had been based in Palermo from 1 October 1922 to July 1943, and whose motto the battalion inherited. Italian Army Website: LI Battaglione misto Genio, 8th Paratroopers Engineer Regiment "Folgore", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=51st_Engineer_Battalion_%22Simeto%22&oldid=1134417105, Articles containing Italian-language text, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 18 January 2023, at 15:54. Produced by Sgt. During the Vietnam War the 1st Engineer Battalion supported 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Battalions of the 1st 5th and 7th Marines in combat operations from July 1965 through April 1971, operating from Qui-Nhon, Chu-Lai and Da-Nang, the most famous of which was Operation "Starlight" conducted August 1965 where Sergeant O'Malley was awarded the first MOH of the Viet-Nam War. BECOME A MEMBER OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Sergeant Wilbur E. Colyer of Company A received the Medal of Honor for advancing under fire and destroying a series of enemy machine gun positions near Verdun, France, in 1918. From 19941996, the battalion was commanded by then-Lieutenant Colonel Thomas P. Bostick, later to achieve the rank of Lieutenant General (LTG) and serve as the Chief of Engineers, the commanding general of the US Army Corps of Engineers. 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