info about the Korean War service of the 79th Engineer Construction
Battalion.
"The 79th was reactivated on February 28, 1949 with the outbreak of
the Korea war. From March to October 1950, the 79th was at Eniwetok
in the Pacific, preparing existing air base facilities for greater
capabilities. Once this was completed, the Battalion went to Korea at
Hungnam. During the major Chinese offensive in 1950, the 79th
assisted in the evacuation by water of some 60,000 refugees and three
troop divisions. This was a 24hr job, but the safety record
established by the 79th Engineer Construction Battalion was
Outstanding."
"The 79th participated in six campaigns during the Korean conflict,
in which it received two meritorious unit streamers, the Republic of
Korea Presidential Citation, and the Republic of Korea Presidential
Unit Citation. The Battalion was deactivated in January 1955."
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