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.
Harpers Ferry Pistols
Battalion Crest
United States Army
MP Corps Crest

In Remembrance of
Sgt. Fred J. Burness
B Company
MIA 1943 WW II
Patches Worn by the Battalion
3rd U.S. Army
Zone Of The Interior
WWII 1942
General HQ WWII
Australia, New Guinea, Philippines, 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

Dues Renewal &

Lifetime Memberships
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
Trace Adkin's tribute,
Til the Last Shot's Fired

1
Your Fellow
Veterans
  WANT YOU !
To attend the 2012 Battalion Reunion at Fort Hood, TX. 
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'
2010
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In honor of the Soldiers Of The Gauntlet who were taken from our ranks in combat and line of duty service during the month of September ~ 1942-2010
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. Members of our Armed Forces don't have that problem." ... President Ronald W. Reagan
 
Iraq 2005
Iraq 2006
SGT Derrick
411th MP Company
SPC Graves
110th MP Company
 
~ Attention Battalion Veterans ~
2010 REUNION OCCUPIED JAPAN-KOREAN WAR ERA MEMBERS of The Tsukiji Social Club - Scheduled for September 15-17 at Oklahoma City, OK. For details contact Mac McArdle at 405-376-1446 (CST).
2010 REUNION PHOTOGRAPHS   CLICK HERE
For more information on how to obtain a copy click on the book cover.

BOOK: The Boys of Northwood by Robert R. "Randy" Mixter (615th MP Company, 720th MP Battalion, 1967).

     This is a great book for anyone who wants to visit or better yet revisit a typical boy's coming of age in the 50's and 60's through the experiences and memories of its talented author as he grows up in suburban Baltimore. Its appeal is universal as you travel back to the outdoors world of Randy and his brother and friends. You slip away from parents and teachers into the magical world of scary woodland nights, warm summer days, chasing girls, parking, discovering rock and roll. The author's ability to recall events and people in wonderfully exquisite detail has the effect of bringing your own pre-teen and teen years back to life. There is a magical wonder to that all too short time in your life, and living it in the post war days in America was a gift. It was all low-tech by today's standards but I think a lot more fun. This is a wonderful book and I enjoyed every page. ... Jack Flynn
All Eras - COL Ret. K. L. Michael Pendergast, Jr. a former Battalion XO 1995-1996, and a Lifetime Member of the Reunion Association is a candidate for the 11th U.S. Congressional District (Tampa Area) of FL. To catch up on Mike's campaign, click on the banner >
Support our Awards and Streamers Program to honor your service and our casualties. Our goal is to have them ready by the 2012 Reunion at Fort Hood. For program details and how you can assist CLICK HERE.
Vietnam Era Veterans - Remember the Military Police Journal Magazines! We have started a posting in the Archive Section. To view them and learn how you can assist CLICK HERE.
Book Report - Vietnam Journal, 720th Military Police Battalion, "We did it all and then some." The rough draft is completed. I am corresponding with a publisher.
Post Exchange  Two new decals for your vehicle!  CLICK HERE
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.
~ New Photographs and Updates ~
Fellow Veterans ~ Due to previous Association business (reunion & book) I have been unable to keep up with the ever increasing volume of photographs that have been sent in over the past six months and the backlog has grown to over 300. I also have some temporary personal business that will be taking up much of my time in August and September. I ask that you please hold off on sending in any new photographs other than missing photos of our casualties ( Honor Roll Section) until further notice. Thank you... Tom Watson
~ Battalion Status at Fort Hood ~

     The Association Membership would like to welcome our new Battalion Commander, LTC Eric D. Brunken back to the Gauntlet family. LTC Brunken received command from LTC Segalla on 9 July 2010.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
 
HQ Det.
    On Duty at Fort Hood, Texas (2010 Newsletters Below in PDF)
Newsletters
401st
   On Duty Fort Hood, Texas.
410th
   On Duty Fort Hood, Texas.
Newsletters
411th
    Boots on the ground in Afghanistan.
64th
    Boots on the ground in Afghanistan.
     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.