D-Day Landing
On 6 June 1944, the 121st Engineer Battalion landed on Omaha beach in Normandy with the first American forces. The company endured much damage to equipment and soldiers, but after some recovery, it continued to assist in the invasion. The division was given several awards for their actions during the invasion.
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