Veterans Of The First Engineer Battalion
Welcome to the Veterans of the First Engineer Battalion web site Home Page. This site is dedicated to all who have served honorably in the oldest and most decorated engineer battalion in the US Army. Our roots go back to 1846 and the War with Mexico. Our organization’s purpose is to tell the story of our great battalion and bring together current and former members of the “Always First” battalion. Members of this organization can share its rich history and traditions, regardless of when they served. We Diehards have a special camaraderie that few military veterans are able to experience. Membership is open to anyone who served honorably in the First Engineer Battalion during any period from WW II to the present. Click here to become a member or renew your dues!
Please enjoy your tour of this website by clicking on any of the links at the top or bottom of this page. If you have suggestions about its content or want to submit photos, please contact us or find us on Facebook at: Veterans of the First Engineer Battalion. Leave a note at our Guestbook after you’ve browsed the rest of the web site. Names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of our webmaster and board members are a “click” away at the Organization page.
“Always First!”
Motto of the First Engineer Battalion
“No Mission Too Difficult! No Sacrifice Too Great! Duty First!”
Motto of the First Infantry Division
Newsletter
Please click here to download and read our latest newsletter!
Events
Veterans of the First Engineer Battalion Reunion
13-16 Sept 2026
Naperville, IL (near the First Infantry Division Museum at Cantigny)
Contact: Dale Greenfield <dale.greenfield@yahoo.com>
Please CLICK HERE to register!
(Registration - $75.00 per person)
Schedule of events:
Sunday — registration 1500-1800, hospitality room open, 1900 Board Meeting
Monday — 1300 – 1700 Tour 1st ID Museum Cantigny, hospitality room open
Tuesday — Explore on own, 1800 Banquet at Naperville VFW will be a catered 2-meat buffet, General membership meeting following banquet at VFW, hospitality room open
Wednesday — farewells and departure
Hotel Information: Room Rate $129.99+tax per night. Group Code: CVE
Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville
Group Name: Veterans of the First Engineer Battalion
Arrival Date: 13-Sep-2026
Departure Date: 16-Sep-2026
For Reservations Via Phone: 630-505-0900