115th Signal Battalion Organized 1940 Marker

115th Signal Battalion Organized 1940 Marker

Historic Markers; Florence, AL; Lauderdale County, AL

This historic marker is located near Memorial Grove in Florence, AL. The text on the marker reads: "At this site where once stood Fort Willingham (Armory) the 115th Signal Battalion was organized December 1, 1940. Originally the 2nd Battalion, 151st Engineers, it was organized a number of times from 1940 to 1959 as its mission was changed to meet the Nation's military requirements. In World War II it was designated as an Engineer Combat Requirement (later Battalion). During the Korean War it was on active duty as the 104th Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion. The 115th Signal Battalion served this Nation in War with Iraq during 2004-2005."

The Florence Historical Board erected the marker on this site.

Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama

“115th Signal Battalion Organized 1940”. Accessed 09/17/2015. http://www.lat34north.com/historicmarkersal/

Alabama Cultural Resource Survey

Late 1900s

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