54th Signal Battalion

The 54th Signal Battalion was constituted on 14 February 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated on 27 February 1942 at Camp Crowder, Missouri. During World War II, it provided essential communications support across the European Theater, participating in major campaigns such as Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. After the war, the battalion was inactivated in 1946 but later reactivated during the Cold War to support communication missions for the U.S. Army. Throughout its service, the 54th Signal Battalion has been recognized for its technical proficiency and vital role in ensuring command and control through reliable communications.