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LTC Robert M. Allgeier

Commanding Officer of the 720th MP Battalion, 4th Army
2 March 1955 to 1956, Fort Hood, Texas

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On 2 March 1955 LTC Allgeier assumed command of the Battalion from LTC George E. Painter.

The Battalion assets were stationed at Fort Hood, Texas performing force security, discipline, law and order duties. During his tour in 1955 Battalion elements participated in Operation SAGEBRUSH in Louisiana.Other battalion activities at this time are unknown due to a lack of available records.

In 1956 LTC Allgeier passed command of the Battalion to LTC James A. Wiley.
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