104th Brigade Engineer BN, Headquarters Headquarters Company (WPAMT0)

The 104th Engineer Battalion has a rich history within the New Jersey Army National Guard. Let me share some details about this battalion:

1. Formation and World War I Service:
   • The 104th Engineer Regiment was formed on October 6, 1917.
   • It was organized by consolidating 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.
2. Post-World War I Reorganization:
   • After World War I, the unit was designated as the 1st Battalion Engineers, New Jersey National Guard.
   • Later, it was expanded and redesignated as the 104th Engineer Regiment.
   • The battalion’s headquarters was located in Englewood, New Jersey¹1.
3. Recent Reorganizations:
   • The 104th Engineer Battalion underwent reorganizations over the years.
   • In 1993, it was assigned to the 42nd Infantry Division under the Engineer Restructure Initiative (ERI).
   • The battalion retained its HQ and HQ Company, along with Companies A, B, and C, but lost its D Company and bridge company¹1.
4. Training and Operations:
   • The 104th Engineer Battalion continues to train and operate in various scenarios.
   • They practice counter mobility, survivability operations, and route clearance to enhance their readiness.
   • Their commitment to disaster response and community support remains strong²[3]³4.