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Unit/Organization Information
  • North Carolina Army National Guard
  • 505th Engineer Battalion
  • 875th Engineer Company
Location
Coin Location: 19Q5
Homebase: North Wilksboro, North Carolina
Additional Information
Date Acquired: Prior to 21 March 2008
Donated by: Unknown
Copies: 1 of 1

C005735

Location: 19Q5

Coin: Unit

National Guard » U.S. Army » Engineer

Narrative

Round shaped coin, antique pewter in color, 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

Newpaper Article by The Wilkes Journal-Patriot of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina dated 24 October 2012:

COMBAT PATCHES PRESENTED TO 875TH ENGINEER CO. IN AFGHANISTAN:

"Soldiers for the 875th Engineer Co. of the N.C. National Guard, based in North Wilksboro and Lexington, were presented 130 Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) soldier sleeve insignia (combat patches) during a ceremony at Camp Marmal in Afghanistan on Oct. 18.

They received this honor for serving under the 130th Brigade for over 30 consecutive days in a deployed status. . . . . . . The 875th is stationed in northern Afghanistan while conducting engineer operations."