The battalion fought in ten campaigns during World War II, including five amphibious beach assaults: Algeria/French, Morocco, Sicily, Naples, Anzio, and Southern France.

In addition to numerous combat engineer missions, the battalion frequently fought as Infantry, including 47 continuous days at Anzio Beachhead.

The 14th CBT EN BN was reactivated 17 June 1962 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina where it served until it was alerted for service in the Republic of Vietnam.

Additionally, 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation while supporting 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry during operations in Bình Thuận Province.

The 11th Chemical Co. relocated to Fort Lewis in November–December 1998 and in September 2004, was inactivated and removed from the 14th CBT EN BN order of battle.

During this time the battalion supported numerous missions and was most noted for starting Operation Trailblazer to search for and destroy improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

The 122nd Engineer Company (South Carolina Army National Guard) was attached to the battalion to form Task Force Trailblazer.

The battalion returned for its third and longest tour in Iraq for OIF 08-09 from 12 April 2008 – 1 July 2009 where it provided route clearance, construction, and Iraqi Army partnership throughout the country.

Operation Enduring Freedom The battalion deployed to Afghanistan in July 2011 for its fourth combat tour in nine years.