31st Engineer Battalion. Vung Tau. Vietnam Built.
Vung Tau — the coastal city on the southeastern tip of South Vietnam — served as a major logistics hub, rest and recuperation center, and base of operations for U.S. forces throughout the Vietnam War. For the 31st Engineer Combat Battalion, Vung Tau represented a critical node in the engineer mission: building and maintaining the infrastructure that kept the war effort moving — roads, bridges, airfields, and base facilities that the entire force depended on.
The 31st Engineer Battalion was originally constituted as the 31st Engineer Company on 1 July 1940 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and redesignated as the 31st Engineer Combat Battalion on 15 December 1941. In Vietnam, the battalion’s engineers did what combat engineers always do: they built what needed to be built, cleared what needed to be cleared, and fought when they had to. This mug honors their service at Vung Tau.
Product Details
- Design: 31st Engineer Battalion (Combat) — Vung Tau, Vietnam graphic
- Size: 15oz ($24.95)
- Finish: Glossy white ceramic — clean, durable, fade-resistant
- Material: 100% ceramic, BPA-free, lead-free
- Handle: C-shaped easy-grip handle
- Care: Microwave safe · Dishwasher safe
- Vendor: Printify — print-on-demand fulfilled
Who It’s For
Veterans of the 31st Engineer Battalion who served at Vung Tau, Vietnam, Vietnam-era Army combat engineers, military families honoring Vietnam engineer service, and anyone who built the infrastructure that kept U.S. forces operational in Southeast Asia. Choose this version specifically for the Vung Tau location — distinct from the Phuoc Vinh version for those who served at the coast.
About the Unit & Location
The 31st Engineer Battalion was constituted on 1 July 1940 and redesignated as the 31st Engineer Combat Battalion on 15 December 1941. In Vietnam, combat engineer units like the 31st operated across the country, building and maintaining the roads, bridges, and base facilities that sustained the U.S. war effort. Vung Tau, located on a peninsula southeast of Saigon, served as a major port, logistics base, and R&R center for U.S. and allied forces throughout the war. Engineer units operating in and around Vung Tau supported the critical logistics infrastructure that connected the coast to the interior of South Vietnam.
Care Instructions
- Dishwasher safe · Microwave safe
- Hand washing recommended to preserve print longevity
- Do not use abrasive scrubbers on printed surface