Constituted 14 July 1944 in the Army of the
United States as the 512th Airborne Signal Company
and activated in North Africa
Disbanded 10 February 1945 in France
Reconstituted 5 April 1945 in the Army of the United States;
concurrently consolidated with the 112th Airborne Army Signal
Battalion (constituted 15 January 1945 in the Army of the
United States and activated 10 February 1945 in France) and
consolidated unit designated as the 112th Airborne Army Signal Battalion
Inactivated 12 December 1945 at Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia
Redesignated 17 September 1986 as the 112th Signal Battalion,
allotted to the Regular Army, and activated at Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Provide operational and tactical communications
for joint Special Operations task force commanders
who are supporting regional commanders-in-chief's
deliberate plans and crisis action operations in up
to two theaters simultaneously. Provide Signal force
packages in support of Army Special Operations Forces
as directed/available.
Campaigns
World War II: Rome-Arno; Southern France (with arrowhead);
Rhineland; Ardennes-Alsace; Central Europe
Southwest Asia: Liberation and Defense of Kuwait
Decorations
Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) for SOUTHWEST ASIA
Army Superior Unit Award for 1994-1995
Army Superior Unit Award for 1995-1996