Thanks to the generosity of staff members at the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, specifically Eric Reinert, Curator/Historian, Office of History, we have this material arranged and submitted by an unknown lieutenant. Great job!.

The actual compiler of these historical records is unknown, according to the Office of History.
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Lineage and Honors Information as of 20 August 2013

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97th Engineer Battalion Lineage Coat of Arms and Distinctive Insignia

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Order of Battle document, 1941-42

INTRODUCTION TO 97th ENGINEER BATTALION HISTORY FOLLOWS