| 594th Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1943–1946 |
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} United States |
| Branch | United States Army Corps of Engineers |
| Type | Engineer battalion |
| Part of | 4th Engineer Special Brigade |
| Engagements | New 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
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
- 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)
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