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First Rhine Bridge Built by 291st Engineer Battalion
The 291st Engineer Combat Battalion of the 3rd Army, led by Lieut. Col. David E. Pergrin, built the first Allied ponton bridge across the Rhine at Remagen after two days of shell-fire and peril. The unit, recently decorated with a Presidential Citation for Ardennes actions, faced constant danger and casualties while placing 1000 feet of bridge under heavy enemy bombardment. The report notes the achievement as a historic, history-making feat, with pride in the engineers' endurance and sacrifice.
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Rhine
Europe
291St Engineer
3Rd Army
II Corp
Remagen
David E. Pergrin
Clairton
Pennsylvania
Ardennes
Roer
Pergrin
James H. Camble
Chilhowie
Virginia
Frank W. Rhea
Waldo
Arkansas
Rombough
Terre Haute
Indiana
Brockways
Rhine River
291St Engineer Combat
Belgium
Malmedy
291St Engineer Combat Battalion