44th Engineer

• World War I Origins: The 44th Engineer Battalion was originally constituted in the National Army in 1917 during World War I, providing crucial engineering support in France. • Redesignated Several Times: Throughout its history, the unit underwent numerous redesignations, including as the 44th Engineer Regiment (Combat), reflecting evolving roles and missions. • Pacific Theater in World War II: The battalion played a critical role in the Pacific during WWII, constructing airfields, roads, and bridges in hazardous jungle environments. • Korean War Service: The 44th Engineers supported the Eighth Army during the Korean War, facilitating vital mobility and logistics for UN forces. • Vietnam War Deployments: The battalion served multiple tours in Vietnam, building base camps, repairing airfields, and clearing mines under combat conditions. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 44th Engineer Battalion’s insignia features a gold tower, symbolizing construction, and a red background, representing the Engineer Corps. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The 44th Engineers deployed to Iraq, supporting coalition operations with route clearance, construction, and infrastructure repair. • Humanitarian Missions: The unit has participated in disaster relief, including rebuilding efforts after typhoons in the Pacific and humanitarian construction projects. • Stationed in Korea: In recent decades, the 44th Engineer Battalion has been stationed at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, providing combat engineering support to US Forces Korea. • Motto “Built to Fight”: The battalion’s motto, “Built to Fight,” reflects its dual mission of construction and combat support in both war and peace.