Round shaped, gold edge colored enameled coin 1¾ inches in diameter. Click to enlarge
Unit/Organization Information
  • Missouri Army National Guard
  • 35th Engineer Brigade
  • 1140 Engineer Battalion
  • 1438th Engineer Company
Location
Coin Location: 21J8
Homebase: Macon, Missouri
Additional Information
Date Acquired: Prior to 21 March 2008
Donated by: Unknown
Copies: 1 of 1

C000068

Location: 21J8 Height: 1.75

Coin: Unit - Deployment

National Guard » U.S. Army » Engineer

Narrative

Round shaped, gold edge colored enameled coin 1¾ inches in diameter.

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1438th Engineer Company (AFB) (MRBC)

The 1438th is a Multi-role Bridge Company (MRBC) with the mission of providing combat support and rapid river crossing capabilities in support of Corps operations. The Company Headquarters, Support Platoon, and 2d Bridge Platoon are located in Rolla. The 1st Bridge Platoon is located in Warrenton.

The unit was organized July 3, 1946 as the 1438th Treadway Bridge Company. The company began active federal service at Rolla , Missouri in August 1950 and was activated and mobilized during the Korean War (1950-1953).

The Rolla armory is home to Army Reserve units and to the National Guard's 1438th Engineer Company, which is attached to the 35th Engineer Brigade stationed at Fort Leonard Wood.