William Bowman

The 141st Signal Battalion was originally constituted in 1940 and activated in 1941 as a communications unit in support of armored operations. During World War II, the battalion served with distinction in North Africa, Sicily, and across Europe, providing vital signal and communications support to the 1st Armored Division. Throughout the Cold War, it was stationed in Germany, maintaining readiness and supporting NATO missions. The 141st Signal Battalion later participated in Operation Desert Storm and peacekeeping operations, before being inactivated in 2007 as part of Army transformation efforts.

The **141st Support Battalion** is a logistics unit within the U.S. Army, historically aligned under the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Oregon Army National Guard. Activated in 1968, the battalion has provided critical sustainment, maintenance, and transportation support to combat and humanitarian missions, both domestically and overseas. During the Global War on Terror, elements of the 141st deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, ensuring operational readiness for maneuver units. The battalion continues to play a vital role in supporting the brigade’s training exercises, state emergencies, and federal mobilizations.