125th Signal Battalion

• Origins in World War II: The 125th Signal Battalion was originally constituted as the 3rd Signal Company, 25th Infantry Division, on 26 August 1941 and activated on 1 October 1941 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. • Pearl Harbor Survivor: The unit was present at Schofield Barracks during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, making it a participant in the opening moments of World War II for the United States. • Pacific Campaigns: The 125th Signal Battalion provided crucial communications support during the Guadalcanal, Northern Solomons, and Luzon campaigns, earning multiple campaign streamers. • Korean War Service: The battalion served throughout the Korean War with the 25th Infantry Division, supporting major operations and earning the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. • Vietnam War Involvement: The unit deployed to Vietnam and operated there from 1966 to 1971, supporting division operations and earning the Meritorious Unit Commendation and several campaign streamers. • Modernization Leader: During the 1980s and 1990s, the 125th Signal Battalion was among the first to field and test new tactical communications systems, including mobile subscriber equipment (MSE). • Humanitarian Missions: The battalion supported humanitarian and peacekeeping operations in the Pacific region, including relief efforts in the Philippines and South Pacific. • Distinctive Insignia: The battalion’s distinctive unit insignia features a torch and lightning bolt, symbolizing knowledge, readiness, and the speed of military communications. • Deactivation and Legacy: The 125th Signal Battalion was inactivated on 5 June 2005 as part of Army transformation, but its lineage and honors remain a proud part of the 25th Infantry Division’s history. • Motto: The battalion's motto was "Voice of the Tropic Lightning," reflecting its mission to provide communications for the 25th Infantry Division, known as the "Tropic Lightning" Division.