U.S. ARMY 2ND ENGINEER BATTALION UNIT CREST (DUI)

The 2nd Engineer Battalion Distinctive Unit Insignia (AKA "unit crest" or DUI) was first approved on 13 February 1925 for the 2nd Engineer Regiment, but was redesignated on 26 February 1940 for 2nd Engineer Battalion (Combat). It was redesignated twice more, once in January 1954 (for the 2nd Engineer Combat Battalion) and again 15 July 1958 for the 2nd Engineer Battalion.

The insignia combines elements of the 2nd Engineer coat of arms, which dates back to August 1861 and the formation of Companies C and D, Battalion of Engineers was organized. The black embattlement is standard heraldic design for Engineer units indicating defensive fortifications, while the crossed oars and anchor is taken from the badge of the Engineers and Pontoniers of the Army of the Potomac. The battalion is credited with participation in almost every Civil War campaign in the Eastern theater, from the Peninsula offensive in 1862 to the surrender at Appomattox Courthouse.

In the 20th century, the Battalion took part in combat operations in World War I (six campaigns), World War II (five campaigns in the ETO), and  the Korean War (ten campaigns). It is probably best known for its valiant stand against overwhelming Chinese forces during the Battle of the Ch'ongch'on River in late November and early December 1950. While serving as a rear guard to cover the retreat if its parent company the 2nd Infantry Division, the Battalion was forced to burn its colors to prevent them from falling into enemy hands as the Battalion's troops desperately sought to escape the Chinese forces encircling them. Of the nearly 1,000 Soldiers on hand when the fighting began, only 266 escaped the Chinese onslaught. To this day, the Battalion performs a ceremonial "Burning of the Colors" to recall the bravery and sacrifice the 2nd Engineer Battalion made evinced during the battle.

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Distinctive Unit Insignias are worn by all Soldiers (except General Officers) in units that have been authorized to be issued the device. It is worn centered on the shoulder loops of the Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) and the blue Army Service Uniform (ASU, Enlisted only) with the base of the insignia toward the outside shoulder seam. DUIs are not worn on the Dress variations of either uniform, however.

Full guidance on wear of the DUI is found in DA Pamphlet 670-1, Section 21-22, "Distinctive unit insignia."
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