~~ 720th MP Battalion Vietnam History Project ~~

Photo G1885_1&2: Unidentified member of the B Company, 720th MP Battalion uses a village crapper in January 1969. The unique sewage system utilized recycled the human waste via the “shit fish” that were in the pond. The fish whould gather underneath the seat when they felt the vibration of a person entering the structure. They were later harvested by the villagers. Fresh fish anyone? If you can identify this MP, or the village, use this Email Link. Courtesy of SSG Terrance W. “Terry” Tapper, B Company, 720th MP Battalion, November 1968 to July 1970.

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