559th QuarterMaster Battalion

The 559th Quartermaster Battalion was constituted on 1 May 1936 in the Regular Army and activated on 1 June 1941 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. During World War II, the battalion provided essential logistical and supply support to U.S. Army forces in the European Theater, ensuring troops received critical fuel, rations, and materials. After the war, the unit experienced several inactivations and reactivations, reflecting the changing needs of the Army. Today, the 559th Quartermaster Battalion continues its tradition of excellence, supporting operational readiness through its vital supply and logistics missions.