104th Brigade Engineer Battalion Company C, Brigade Signal Company (IBCT) (WPAMC0)

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:

1. 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)
2. Recent Training and Readiness:
   • The New Jersey Army National Guard’s 104th Engineer Battalion, part of the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, practices counter mobility and survivability operations in challenging weather conditions.
   • Their dedication to readiness ensures they are prepared for upcoming missions and training²3