122nd Signal Battalion

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Branch

U.S. Army

Members

133

About 122nd Signal Battalion

The 122nd Signal Battalion was constituted on 3 June 1941 in the Regular Army and activated at Fort Benning, Georgia. Originally assigned to provide communications support for the 2nd Infantry Division, the battalion served with distinction throughout World War II, participating in campaigns across Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. After the war, the unit continued to support the 2nd Infantry Division during the Korean War, earning additional campaign honors for its vital communications role. In later years, the battalion was stationed in Korea, ensuring reliable communications until its inactivation in 2005 as part of Army modular transformation efforts.

Unit Members

John Looacano

U.S. Army (1968-1969)

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Laura Chapman

U.S. Army (1980-1984)

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Photos

MAX JENKINS

U.S. Marine Corps • 1957

Waiting at the Airport

U.S. Navy • 1972

Commissioning of the USS Dwight D Eisenhower CVN-69

U.S. Navy • 1977

About 122nd Signal Battalion

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Origins in World War I: The 122nd Signal Battalion was originally constituted in 1917 as the 2nd Field Signal Battalion and served with distinction during World War I as part of the 2nd Division. • Distinctive Insignia: The unit’s distinctive insignia features a gold lightning bolt, symbolizing speed and communication, and a blue and white color scheme representing the Signal Corps. • Normandy Landings: The 122nd Signal Battalion landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, supporting the 2nd Infantry Division in the campaign through France. • Korean War Service: The battalion provided crucial communications for the 2nd Infantry Division during fierce fighting at the Pusan Perimeter, and later at the Battle of Chipyong-ni. • Vietnam War Deployments: Elements of the 122nd Signal Battalion were deployed to Vietnam, providing essential communications infrastructure during some of the war’s most intense periods. • Operation Desert Storm: The battalion was activated for service during the Gulf War in 1990-1991, ensuring reliable communications during the rapid advance into Iraq. • Technological Pioneers: The 122nd Signal Battalion was among the first to field-test and implement cutting-edge military communication systems, including mobile satellite links. • Deactivation and Legacy: The battalion was deactivated in 2005 as part of Army transformation, but its lineage and honors continue within other Signal Corps units. • "Second to None" Motto: The unit’s motto, “Second to None,” reflects its pride in supporting the 2nd Infantry Division and its reputation for excellence in communications. • Decorations and Honors: Over its history, the 122nd Signal Battalion earned multiple campaign streamers and unit citations, including Presidential Unit Citations for actions in both World War II and Korea.