Gary Taylor

The 362nd Engineer Company is a unit of the United States Army Reserve specializing in combat engineering missions. Activated during World War II, the company has provided essential support in construction, mobility, and countermobility operations for various Army missions. Over the decades, the 362nd has deployed in support of major conflicts and humanitarian operations, including service in Iraq and Afghanistan. The unit is recognized for its expertise in building infrastructure, clearing routes, and supporting both combat and disaster relief missions worldwide.

The 47th Engineering Company was originally activated during World War II to provide vital engineering support for combat operations in the European Theater, specializing in bridge construction and obstacle removal under fire. After the war, the unit was inactivated and later reconstituted during the Korean War, where it played a key role in maintaining supply routes and constructing defensive fortifications. Throughout the Cold War and into the 21st century, the 47th Engineering Company supported numerous training exercises and humanitarian missions, adapting to evolving military engineering technologies and tactics. Today, the unit continues to serve as a highly trained combat engineer company, ready to deploy worldwide in support of U.S. Army missions.