72nd Signal Battalion

The 72nd Signal Battalion was originally constituted on 3 June 1941 in the Regular Army as the 72nd Signal Company and activated at Fort Benning, Georgia. During World War II, the unit served in the European Theater, providing critical communications support throughout several major campaigns, including Normandy and Central Europe. After several periods of inactivation and reactivation, the battalion was stationed in Germany during the Cold War, supporting U.S. Army Europe operations as a vital part of communications infrastructure. The 72nd Signal Battalion was inactivated in 2007, having earned a distinguished legacy of service marked by adaptability and technical expertise in support of U.S. and allied forces.