3187th Signal Service Battalion

The 3187th Signal Service Battalion was a United States Army unit activated during World War II to provide critical communications support for Allied operations in the European Theater. The battalion was responsible for establishing, maintaining, and operating telephone, telegraph, and radio networks to ensure effective command and control across rapidly moving fronts. During the Normandy Campaign and subsequent advances through France and Germany, the 3187th worked tirelessly under combat conditions, often repairing lines under fire to keep communications intact. Their efforts were essential to the success of Allied maneuvers, contributing significantly to operational coordination and overall victory in Europe.