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 WWII
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
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
Trace Adkin's tribute,
Til the Last Shot's Fired
Soldiers Of The Gauntlet
Your Fellow Veterans
  WANT YOU !
To attend the 2010 Reunion in Washington, DC scheduled for the Memorial Day Weekend. 
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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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'
2009
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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 June ~ 1942-2009
Vietnam 1968
Vietnam 1968
Fort Hood, Texas
Vietnam 1971
Photographs Needed
SFC Condon
C Company
SP/4 Lovell
C Company
PVT Adams
C Company
 
Saudi Arabia 2003
Iraq 2003
Iraq 2005
18th MP Brigade Vietnam
89th MP Brigade Fort Hood, TX
SGT Gologram
838th MP Company
PFC Halling
401st MP Company
2LT Coutu
64th MP Company

      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.

~ Attention Battalion Veterans ~

All Eras: Please support our program to obtain regulation Unit Guidons w/staffs, Unit Award and Campaign Streamers for the Reunion Association Colors to be displayed at all future reunions. For details on the program and how you can assist CLICK HERE.

Vietnam Era Book: SOLDIERS OF THE GAUNTLET, a Vietnam Journal of the 720th Military Police Battalion, United States Army, 1966 ~ 1972, is progressing, and we hope to have it ready for sale at the 2010 Reunion 28 May-1 June in Washington, DC.
~ Website Updates ~

     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.

1942-1955
     
1956-1965
     
1966-1972
Reformatted 1967 Time Line Nov Dec
Reformatted Corps Memorial at Arlington
Reformatted 1968 Time Line Jan Feb
1973-1980
1981-1990
     
1991-2000
     
2001-2009
HQ Det.
    On Duty Fort Hood, Texas
401st
    On Duty Fort Hood, Texas
410th
    On Duty Fort Hood, Texas
411th
    On Duty Fort Hood, Texas
64th
    On Duty Fort Hood, Texas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
     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.