About this Unit
The 367th Engineer Battalion Headquarters was constituted on 1 October 1933 in the Organized Reserves as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 367th Engineer Regiment. Activated in 1942, the unit served with distinction during World War II, providing crucial engineering support in the European Theater, including constructing bridges, clearing obstacles, and supporting combat operations. After the war, the battalion underwent several reorganizations, eventually being redesignated as the 367th Engineer Battalion. Today, the unit continues to serve in the United States Army Reserve, supporting both domestic and overseas missions with expert engineering capabilities.
Historical Facts
• World War II Origins: The 367th Engineer Battalion was originally constituted on 5 May 1942 and activated at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, supporting the U.S. Army’s rapid expansion during World War II.
• European Theater Service: During World War II, the battalion served in the European Theater, participating in campaigns such as Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe.
• Bridging Operations: The 367th became known for its expertise in constructing and repairing bridges, often under enemy fire, enabling Allied forces to advance across Europe.
• Post-War Inactivation and Reactivation: The battalion was inactivated after World War II but was reactivated in the Army Reserve in the 1950s, reflecting the ongoing need for skilled engineer units.
• Cold War Era: Throughout the Cold War, the 367th Engineer Battalion HQ supported training and readiness missions, maintaining preparedness for potential conflicts around the globe.
• Humanitarian Missions: The battalion has participated in various humanitarian and disaster relief missions, both in the U.S. and abroad, including rebuilding infrastructure after hurricanes and floods.
• Deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan: Elements of the 367th have deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, conducting construction, route clearance, and base improvement missions.
• Combat Engineer Skills: Members of the battalion are trained in demolition, mine detection, obstacle breaching, and construction—key skills for supporting both combat and peacetime operations.
• Unit Motto: The battalion’s motto is “On the Move,” reflecting its ability to rapidly deploy and adapt to any engineering challenge.
• Legacy of Service: The 367th Engineer Battalion HQ continues to serve as a vital part of the U.S. Army Reserve, upholding a tradition of excellence, innovation, and dedication dating back over 80 years.