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
Your Fellow
Veterans
  WANT YOU !
To attend the 2010 Battalion 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'
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 February ~ 1942-2010
World War II 1944
Vietnam 1970
68 Years of Continous Service to our Nation
The Battalion Memorial Grove
Please send us a photograph of PFC Eberling
Please send us a photograph of PFC Hardee
PFC Eberling
D Company
PFC Hardee
A Company
If you have, or know of anyone else that may have photographs of our casualties listed on the Honor Roll as "no photographs currently on file," please notify the History Project Manager via this  Email Link
~ Attention Battalion Veterans ~
2010 REUNION - If you are planning to attend and have yet to reserve a room, please do so now! The room block at the hotel is filled, they will continue to accept new reservations under the Battalion umbrella only as long as rooms are still available and they are filling up quickly. To  reserve your room, call the hotel directly at 703-486-1111 between 9-4 pm EST. Be sure to ask for in-house reservations, and the 720th MP Battalion Reunion rate. If something comes up later you can always cancel your reservations.
Biennial Members - If your membership expired on 31 December you name has been removed from the Association roster and mail list CLICK HERE to renew.
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. Cingressional District (Tampa Area) of FL. To catch up on Mike's campaign, click on the banner >
Please remember to support our Guidon and Streamers Program to honor your service and our casualties. 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 - Soldiers Of The Gauntlet, a Vietnam Journal of the 720th Military Police Battalion, United States Army, 1966 ~ 1972, We did it all, and then some !  The book is progressing, and we still hope to have it ready for the 2010 Reunion in Washington, DC.
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 Potographs and Updates ~
1942-1955
1956-1965
1966-1972
New Photos 212th Long Thanh Detachment
New Photos 212th Soc Trang Detachment
New Photos 212th Long Binh Detachment
VC Base Camp Shootout 22 Jan 1968
Land Mine in TAOR Dec 1968 (bottom of page)
New 212th Pleiku Detachment Page
New 212th An Khe Detachment Page
New 1967 & 1968 Vinh Long Detachment Page
Updated 212th Vung Tau Detachment Page
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)
401st
    On Duty Fort Hood, Texas
410th
    Boots on the ground in Afghanistan (Newsletters Below in PDF)
411th
    On Duty Fort Hood, Texas
64th
    On Duty Fort Hood, Texas
Photo A0207: Entrance to the Armed Forces Far East Command Headquarters building, 8th Army (Rear Command) at Camp Zama, Tokyo, Occupied Japan in September 1954. The display was set up to highlite the 13th Anniversary of the Military Police Corps on 26 September 1954. Courtesy of SP3(T) Theadore Costa, A & C Company, 720th MP Battalion, 8th Army, Camp Zama, Tokyo, Occupied Japan, 1954-1955.
     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.