As stated in the History Time Line, the 697th Engineer Petroleum Distribution Company was activated and formed in Tunisia, North Africa, 4 August 1943. Nothing is known at this time on their mission in North Africa.

While searching the National Archive, documents called "Administrative History" and/or "War Diary" were found that give us insight as to the missions of the 697th. The first document, dated 3 September 1944, covered the period 1 July - 31 August 1944 and was written by Capt. Carl W. Bills who is believed to be the first
Commanding Officer of the 697th. (someone correct me if I'm wrong)

This is My Translation of all documents found.
Original documents are below. These have been transcribed by me and contain most of the original words as typed by the creator of such documents. The original documents are hard to read but will be posted in a graphic (jpg) format the near future.

697th Engineer Company "Administrative History" dated 3 September 1944

697th Engineer Company "War Diary" dated 17 Oct 1944

697th Engineer Company "Administrative History" dated 10 December 1944

697th Engineer Company "Administrative History" dated 18 January 1945