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594th Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment

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594th Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment
Active1943–1946
Country United States
BranchUnited States Army Corps of Engineers
TypeEngineer battalion
Part of4th Engineer Special Brigade
EngagementsNew 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

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The 594th Boat and Shore Regiment was activated as the 594th Engineer Amphibian Regiment at Fort Devens, Massachusetts on 1 February 1943, as part of the 4th Engineer Special Brigade.

References

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  • Fillner, Warren L. (1945). The 594th Engineer Boat & Shore Regiment. Dai Nippon Print. Company.
  • Stanton, Shelby L. (1991). World War II Order of Battle. Galahad Books. p. 558. ISBN 0-88365-775-9.
  • 594th Eng Boat & Shore Regt at www.armyamphibs.com (archive link)