The 104th Brigade Engineer Battalion, part of the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in the New Jersey Army National Guard, plays a crucial role in combat engineering and support. Let’s delve into some details about this battalion:
- Formation and World War I Service:
- The 104th Engineer Regiment was formed on October 6, 1917.
- It resulted from the consolidation of the 1st Battalion New Jersey Engineers with elements from the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th New Jersey Infantry Regiments.
- During World War I, the regiment served with distinction as part of the Army Expeditionary Force’s 29th Infantry Division in France.
- Their tasks included both general engineer support and combat engineer operations for both the French Army and the United States First Army11.
- Brigade Signal Company (IBCT)
- Recent Training and Readiness: