History of the 337th Engineer Combat Battalion

[Walt's Daughter]

Enrico:

 

Many of the engineering units were designated as "bastards", meaning they were independent regiments and battalions. They were not divisional, but fell under the hierarchy of a CORPS or ARMY group.

 

For instance, in Italy, my dad's unit would have been under the jurisdiction of Fifth Army

 

In Sicily my dad's unit were under the direction of Patton's 7th Army

 

 

Each division did have their own engineers. For instance the 3rd Division's engineers were the 10th. But as in many cases, my dad's unit were ATTACHED to such units as the 3rd or 36th Infantry Divisions.

 

Hope that helps ya.