96th Ordnance Company

The 96th Ordnance Company was constituted on 21 November 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated on 28 November 1942 at Camp Livingston, Louisiana. During World War II, the company provided critical ordnance support in the European Theater, ensuring frontline units were supplied with essential ammunition and maintenance. Over the decades, the unit underwent several reactivations and redesignations, adapting to evolving Army logistical needs. Today, the 96th Ordnance Company remains a vital component of the U.S. Army’s ordnance and explosive ordnance disposal operations, upholding a proud tradition of service and technical expertise.