96th Signal

The 96th Signal Battalion was originally constituted on 3 December 1941 in the Regular Army as the 96th Signal Battalion. Activated on 15 January 1942 at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, the unit provided critical communications support during World War II, including campaigns in North Africa and Europe. After the war, the battalion was inactivated, but it was reactivated and served in various capacities during the Cold War, including assignments in Germany. Over its history, the 96th Signal Battalion became known for its excellence in establishing and maintaining vital communication links in support of U.S. Army operations.