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~~~~~ 720th Military Police Battalion Reunion Association History Project ~~~~~
~~~~~ 720th Military Police Battalion Reunion Association History Project ~~~~~
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~ Battalion Commander ~ ~~~~~ 720th Military Police Battalion Reunion Association History Project ~~~~~ |
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LTC James L. Patterson Commanding Officer
of the 720th MP Battalion, GHQ Far East Command |
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On 5 October 1942 LTC Patterson assumed command of the Battalion from LTC Larry D. Furey when it arrived at Townsville, Australia. During his tour as commander the Battalion was engaged in town patrol, traffic control, ship and dockside security, and guarding of various military installation's in, Townsville, Cairns, and Mount Isa, Australia, and in Port Moresby, New Guinea.
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On 28 January 1943 he passed command to LTC Arthur S. Bell. |
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