~ 720th Military Police Battalion Reunion Association History Project ~

Photo A0264: LTC Robert M. Allgeier, Battalion Commander, 720th MP Battalion, 4th Army (right), presents CPL Jesse Jackson (left) of A Company with a Commendation Ribbon and Medal Pendant (later changed to Army Commendation Medal). CPL Jackson was presented the award for meritorious service in Korea during the period of 10 March – 28 August 1953. PVT Ralph A. Shonack (organic unit not identified) was honored as the top student at a recent MP training school. The ceremony took place before the entire Battalion, which was made possible by the 501st and 404th MP Companies, who assumed 720th duties for a brief period. Official U.S. Army Photograph.   

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