720th
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LTC George E. Painter

Commanding Officer of the 720th MP Battalion, Far East Command
23 August 1954 to 21 February 1955, Tokyo, Japan
21 February 1955 to 2 March 1955, Fort Hood, Texas

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In 1953 LTC Painter assumed command of the Battalion from LTC Weldon Cox.

        The Battalion assets were stationed in the Tokyo metropolitan area performing security, discipline, law and order duties.

        LTC Painter moved the Battalion from Japan to Fort Hood, Texas.
On 2 March 1955 LTC Painter passed command of the Battalion to LTC Robert M. Allgeier.
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