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- 291st_Engineer_Combat_Battalion_(United_States) abstract "The 291st Engineer Combat Battalion was one of the most decorated Engineer Combat Battalions of the United States Army during World War II, playing notable roles both in the Battle of Bulge and the Rhine crossing at Remagen.Commanded by Colonel David E. Pergrin, it earned a Presidential Citation for outstanding performance in action in the Ardennes, blowing up bridges and fighting as infantry in helping stunt the German advance towards Antwerp. It was also instrumental in building the first pontoon bridge across the Rhine at Remagen to take traffic pressure off the severely damaged Ludendorff Bridge before its tragic collapse. The span made a material contribution in facilitating the U.S. Army's drive into central Germany.".