594th Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment

594th Engineer Battalion
Active 1943–1946
Country  United States
Branch United States Army Corps of Engineers
Type Engineer battalion
Engagements

New Guinea campaign

New Britain campaign

Philippines campaign

The 594th Boat and Shore Regiment was a military engineer unit in the United States Army. The regiment served during World War II and was also known as the 594th Engineer Amphibian Regiment.

History

The 594th Boat and Shore Regiment was activated as the 594th Engineer Amphibian Regiment at Fort Devens, Massachusetts on 1 February 1943.

References

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