101st Engineer Battalion
The 101st Engineer Battalion is a unit of the Massachusetts Army National Guard and one of the oldest serving units of the United States Army. It is one of several National Guard units with colonial roots and campaign credit for the War of 1812. The 101st Engineer Battalion was originally established as the East Regiment. As the first muster was held on the green in Salem, Massachusetts, Salem is seen as the birthplace of the National Guard.
| 101st Engineer Battalion | |
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Coat of Arms | |
| Active | 1920– (forebears date to 1636) |
| Country | England (1636-1707) Great Britain (1707-1776) United States (1776-Present) |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Echelons Above Brigade |
| Motto(s) | TENAX PROPOSITI (Tenacious of Purpose) |
| Commanders | |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Matthew W. Compton |
| Command Sergeant Major | Gregg Yanchuk |
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