720th Military Police Battalion
Reunion Association and History Project

Soldiers of the Gauntlet have been proudly serving our country and the cause of freedom
throughout the world since 20 January 1942.
Harpers Ferry Pistols
Battalion Crest
United States Army
MP Corps Crest

In Remembrance of
Sgt. Fred J. Burness
B Company
MIA 1943 WW II
Patches Worn by the Battalion
3rd U.S. Army
Zone Of The Interior
WWII 1942
General HQ WWII
Australia, New Guinea, Philippines, Japan
1942-45 & 48-53
8th U.S. Army
Japan
1945-48 & 1955
U.S. Army Forces Far East Command (Fuji) Japan 1954
4th U.S. Army
Fort Hood 1955-1966
18th MP Brigade
South Vietnam
1966-1972
5th U.S. Army
Fort Hood 1972-1973
III Corps
Fort Hood 1973-1983
89th MP Brigade
Fort Hood
1983-current

Dues Renewal &

Lifetime Memberships
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
Trace Adkin's tribute,
Til the Last Shot's Fired

1
Your Fellow
Veterans
  WANT YOU !
To attend the 2012 Battalion Reunion at Fort Hood, TX. 
Created with the assistance and contributions of the men and women of the 720th MP Battalion and their subordinate and affiliated units, to recognize, honor and render service to those that answered the call of duty to their country, their friends and comrades of the 720th MP Battalion, as well as the many others who also served with distinction, valor, and pride throughout our nations history as United States Army Military Police.
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Happy Birthday United States of America
This 4th of July let's get our government back on course. Hold their feet to the fire, insist they adhere to the message of liberty specified in our Declaration of Independence ~ Constitution ~ and Bill of Rights. Teach your children and grand children the true meaning of these great documents and of the many sacrifices of the men and women that throughout history guaranteed them.
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1942

This site is dedicated to the memory of all our fallen 720th comrades since 20 January 1942, and to those men and women of the 720th MP Battalion who currently fill our ranks, and proudly serve with distinction and honor throughout the world as today's....

'Soldiers of The Gauntlet'
2010
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In honor of the Soldiers Of The Gauntlet who were taken from our ranks in combat and line of duty service during the month of July ~ 1942-2010
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. Members of our Armed Forces don't have that problem." ... President Ronald W. Reagan
Vietnam 1967
Vietnam 1968
Fort Hood, Texas
Vietnam 1971
C Company
C Company
C Company
 
Iraq 2005
Iraq 2005
Iraq 2005
     
        If you have, or know of anyone else that may have photographs of our Battalion casualties listed on the Honor Roll Index (Memorial Grove link above) as "no photographs currently on file," please notify the History Project Manager via the Email Link on the casualty page.
64th MP Company
411th MP Company
411th MP Company
~ Attention Battalion Veterans ~
2012 REUNION - Tentative - Scheduled for February to help celebrate the Battalion's 70th Birthday.
2010 REUNION OCCUPIED JAPAN-KOREAN WAR ERA MEMBERS of The Tsukiji Social Club - Scheduled for September 15-17 at Oklahoma City, OK. For details contact Mac McArdle at 405-376-1446 (CST).
2010 REUNION PHOTOGRAPHS   CLICK HERE
All Eras - COL Ret. K. L. Michael Pendergast, Jr. a former Battalion XO 1995-1996, and a Lifetime Member of the Reunion Association is a candidate for the 11th U.S. Congressional District (Tampa Area) of FL. To catch up on Mike's campaign, click on the banner >
Support our Awards and Streamers Program to honor your service and our casualties. Our goal is to have them ready by the 2012 Reunion at Fort Hood. For program details and how you can assist CLICK HERE.
Vietnam Era Veterans - Remember the Military Police Journal Magazines! We have started a posting in the Archive Section. To view them and learn how you can assist CLICK HERE.
Book Report - Vietnam Journal, 720th Military Police Battalion, 1966-1972, "We did it all and then some." The rough draft is undergoing its second edit. Baring any last minute revisions it will go to the publisher once the edit is completed.
Post Exchange  Two new decals   CLICK HERE
This Home Page is updated on the first of every month and when important information requires immediate posting. If you book marked it, please remember to use your 'browser refresh button' whenever you visit. Some links and graphics remain broken and missing as we continue to reformat and replace the old pages and enlarge many of the photographs.
~ New Photographs and Updates ~
1942-1955
1956-1965
1966-1972
1973-1980
1981-1990
1991-2000
2001-2010
~ Battalion Status at Fort Hood ~
HQ Det.
    On Duty at Fort Hood, Texas (2010 Newsletters Below in PDF)
Newsletters
401st
   On Duty Fort Hood, Texas.
410th
   On Duty Fort Hood, Texas.
Newsletters
411th
    Boots on the ground in Afghanistan.
64th
    Boots on the ground in Afghanistan.
     This is not an official government Website nor is it officially endorsed by the Department Of Defense, the U.S. Army or the 720th MP Battalion. If you have any questions contact Tom Watson, call 864-391-2661, or mail 156 Memorial Drive McCormick, SC 29835-4118.  ©720th Military Police Battalion Reunion Association, Inc., 1998. All rights reserved. A not-for-profit 501(c)(19) Tax Exempt Florida Corporation.