ABOUT 123rd Signal Battalion
- Origins in World War I: The 123rd Signal Battalion traces its lineage to signal companies formed during World War I, supporting communications for the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Division.
- Assigned to 3rd Infantry Division: The battalion has long served as the organic signal unit of the 3rd Infantry Division, one of the Army's most storied divisions.
- Normandy Invasion: Members of the 123rd Signal Battalion landed on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, providing vital communications for advancing forces.
- Red Ball Express: During World War II, the battalion supported the famous "Red Ball Express" logistics operation, ensuring smooth communication lines for supply convoys across France.
- Korean War Service: The unit saw action in the Korean War, supporting the 3rd Infantry Division in major battles and ensuring effective command and control.
- Cold War in Europe: Stationed in Germany during the Cold War, the 123rd Signal Battalion played a key role in NATO communications and readiness.
- Digital Transition: In the 1980s and 1990s, the battalion was among the first Army units to transition from analog to digital communications technology.
- Bosnia and Kosovo Deployments: The 123rd Signal Battalion deployed to the Balkans in the 1990s, supporting peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Kosovo.
- Operation Iraqi Freedom: The battalion provided critical communications during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, ensuring real-time coordination for the 3rd Infantry Division’s rapid advance.
- Deactivation: After nearly a century of service, the 123rd Signal Battalion was inactivated in 2004 as part of Army transformation, but its legacy continues in the history of Army communications.