From its formation until the height of the war, the 807th Engineer Aviation Battalion battled weather, time, and an unseen enemy to construct infrastructure for the war effort in the Aleutians.
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Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area
Article 1: 807th Battalion History, part 1: Activation and more
A history of the 807th Battalion as they arrive in Alaska and begin work in Yakutat, Unalaska, Umnak Island, and Port Heiden. Read more
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Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area
Article 2: 807th Battalion History, part 2: Adak Island
History of the 807th Battalion and its work on Adak Island during World War II. After navigating to the island the engineers set about constructing runways, offices, housing, and other infrastructure. Read more
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Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area
Article 3: 807th Battalion History, part 3: Attu and Misc.
History of the 807th Battalion and their work in the Aleutians including Adak. Also included are messages from General Marshall and General Landrum. Read more