71st Signal Battalion

The 71st Signal Battalion was originally constituted in the U.S. Army during World War II, on 26 February 1943, and activated at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. The battalion provided vital communications support for Allied operations throughout the European Theater, including during the Normandy campaign and the subsequent push into Germany. After the war, the unit was inactivated but later reactivated during the Cold War era, serving strategically in Germany to support NATO communications. Throughout its service, the 71st Signal Battalion has been recognized for its technical excellence and adaptability in rapidly evolving combat environments.