720th Military Police Battalion
Reunion Association and History Project

Soldiers of the Gauntlet have been proudly serving our country and the cause of freedom
throughout the world since 20 January 1942

Battalion Crest
Harpers Ferry Pistols
United States Army
MP Corps Crest

Remember always those who never returned home.
Patches Worn by the Battalion
3rd U.S. Army
WWII, Zone Of The Interior
(CONUS), 1942
General Headquarters
WWII & Japan, 1942-45 & 48-53
8th U.S. Army
Japan, 1945-48 & 1955
U.S. Army Forces Far East Command (Fuji), Japan 1954
4th U.S. Army
Fort Hood 1955-1966
18th MP Brigade
South Vietnam 1966-1972
5th U.S. Army
Fort Hood 1972-1973
III Corps
Fort Hood 1973-1983
89th MP Brigade
Fort Hood 1983-current
Created with the assistance and contributions of the men and women of the 720th MP Battalion and their subordinate and affiliated units, to recognize, honor and render service to those that answered the call of duty to their country, their friends and comrades of the 720th MP Battalion, as well as the many others who also served with distinction, valor, and pride throughout our nations history as United States Army Military Police.
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1942

This site is dedicated to the memory of all our fallen 720th comrades since 20 January 1942, and to those men and women of the 720th MP Battalion who currently fill our ranks, and proudly serve with distinction and honor throughout the world as today's....

'Soldiers of The Gauntlet'
2008
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In honor of the "Soldiers Of The Gauntlet" who were taken from our ranks during the the month of October ~ 1942-2008
Vietnam 1968
Vietnam 1971
Fort Hood, Texas
PFC Alicea
B Company
SP/4 Miller
B Company
 

      If you have, or know of anyone else that may have photographs of our Battalion casualties listed on the Honor Roll Index (Memorial Grove link above) as "no photographs currently on file," please notify the History Project Manager via this Email Link, MP720Project@wctel.net
 
 
~ Association News Highlights ~

Attention Battalion Veterans from all Eras: We have initiated a program to obtain regulation Unit Guidons w/staffs, Unit Award and Campaign Streamers for the Reunion Association to be displayed at all future reunions. For details on the program and how you can assist CLICK HERE.

~ Website Updates ~

     This Home Page is updated on the first of every month and when important information requires immediate posting. If you book marked it, please remember to use your 'browser refresh button' whenever you visit. Some links and graphics remain broken and missing as we continue to reformat and replace the old pages and enlarge many of the photographs.

   Veterans Services and Association Records Archive to assist you.

1942-1955
     
     
1956-1965
     
     
1966-1972
Reformatted Outpost at Hill-15
Battalion Convoy Escort Staff can you ID these 1970-71 photos>
Reformatted Song Be Convoy
1973-1980
     
     
1981-1990
     
     
1991-2000
     
     
2001-2008
     
     The 401st (formerly A Company), and the 411th (formerly C Company), are currently deployed in Iraq. HQ Detachment, and the 64th both just returned after a 15 month deployments in Iraq and joined the 410th (formerly B Company) at Fort Hood.
     This is not an official government Website nor is it officially endorsed by the Department Of Defense, the U.S. Army or the 720th MP Battalion. If you have any questions contact Tom Watson, call 864-391-2661, or mail 156 Memorial Drive McCormick, SC 29835-4118.  ©720th Military Police Battalion Reunion Association, Inc., 1998. All rights reserved. A not-for-profit 501(c)(19) Tax Exempt Florida Corporation.