This is the unit crest or distinctive unit insignia for the 709th military police battalion. Reorganized and redesignated 5 june 1945 as the 709th military police service battalion. History of the 709th military police battalion, late 1980s. Units of the 18th military police brigade, commanded by col lucious delk, and a forward headquarters command cell led by cpt alan mahan, and sgm ed deane, with units of the 709th mp battalion, the 284th mp co and the 527th mp co, provided security of headquarters, kurdish refugee camps and convoy security. Melvin gordon obituary easton, pa the express times. Constituted on 10 january 1942 in the army as the 720th military police battalion, it was activated during the second world war at fort meade, maryland on 20 january. It is a subordinate unit under the training and readiness authority of the 89th military police brigade. Upcoming unit events for all units in the battalion will be posted on this page. Army garrison ansbach directorate of emergency services conduct mili. The lone sentinel battalion once again was called to iraq in support of oif 0608, departing fort carson aug. This battalion falls under the 18th military police brigade that is associated with the 21st theater sustainment command. The books are a great read and detail life in the 720 th mp battalion, in vietnam. John copeland, the commander of 709th mp battalion and command sgt.
The unit falls under the command of the 18th military police brigade, associated with 21st theater sustainment command. Army 709th military police battalion challenge coin75th anniversary. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document. United states army 709th military police battalion unit crest securitas copiarum. We were very short of personnel so a new battalion. This is the official facebook page of the hhd 709th military police battalion. Prior to his retirement bob was employed by western mass electric for over 30 years.
Soldiers of 3rd platoon, 527th military police company, 709th mp battalion and u. The military police corps has been a very busy organization during the fiftyseven years of its existence, and as one of the most deployed branches of the service, it appears that it will remain so for the foreseeable future. Welcome to the official facebook page of the 95th military police battalion. The hhd 709th mp bn is based in grafenwoehr, germany with. Feb 02, 2020 the 759th military police battalion was constituted aug.
Redesignated 1 march 1972 as headquarters battery, 2d battalion, 8th field artillery. The 759th supported the war effort in europe during world war ii. Elements of the 9th infantry division vietnam the mobile. The 504th military police battalion, the dragon fighters, was first constituted on 29 july 1921 in the organized reserves as the 304th military police battalion. This website is only in its very early stages, aiming to give a full spectrum of data on world war ii fighting units, including details on organization, commanders, and literature. Formation of the highway patrol prior to the formation of the 62 nd military police highway patrol company on 20 september 1951, highway patrol duties in certain u. It was developed in the late 1990s for service with the united states military police corps. The battalion is the united states armys only military police battalion in theater. The first prototypes appeared in february 1997 and serial production of the m1117 commenced between 1999 and early 2000. The 709th military police battalion concluded their weeklong best warrior competition that physically and mentally challenged the units elite soldiers, march 29, grafenwoehr, germany. For other uses, see military police corps the military police corps is the uniformed law enforcement branch of the united states army. Co and many men from the 36th battalion of the 8th armored division had taken over the 709th.
Ky national guard history 198th military police battalion. Home world war ii operational documents after action report, 709th tank battalion, july 44 thru april 45. He served with the us army, 709th mp battalion, frankfurt, germany. The battalion remained at fort ontario undergoing training until march 1943 when it moved to new york city and was engaged in dock security. This is a dui crest insignia for the us army military police mp commands as listed and shown in the picture above. Lex et ordo law and order the 716th military police battalion was activated in accordance with general orders no. Email id is required please use a valid email address.
Mel enjoyed family trips and gardening, loved to play the accordion and was an avid model railroad train collector. Headquarters and headquarters detachment 504th military police battalion dragon fighters lineage and honors information as of 9 february 2007. Dedicated to all co b, 709th mp bn members richard burch this webpage is dedicated to all officers,ncos and enlisted military policemen that served in co b, 709th military police battalion. Email from dick burch on 21 october 1977, the lettered companies a, b, and c of the 385th mp bn were inactivated in germany and replaced with the below numbered mp companies.
Schulstad united states army reserve center arlington heights, illinois, united states. This site was created with the assistance and contributions of the men and women of the 720th mp battalion, their subordinate and affiliated units, and is dedicated to the memory of all our fallen comrades since 20 january 1942, and to those men and women of the 720th military police battalion who currently fill our ranks and proudly serve with distinction and honor throughout. Tom was the author of a twovolume history of the 720 th military police battalion, which was an undertaking of over 14 years. Mar 22, 20 the battalion immediately began coordinating with the 18th military police brigade in support of v corps and the 709th military police battalion, which were located at tallil airbase, to snap in behind them as they focused on the mounting security operations and the enemy prisoner of war mission north to baghdad. Activated 9 april 1942 at camp niantic, connecticut. Army 709th military police battalion challenge coin. The battalion immediately began coordinating with the 18th military police brigade in support of v corps and the 709th military police battalion, which were located at tallil airbase, to snap in behind them as they focused on the mounting security operations and the enemy prisoner of war mission north to baghdad. This is the official facebook page of the 709th military police battalion in vilseck, germany with subordinate units dispersed. Mp bn vietnam reunion and we thank you for your continued support. When that tdy ended, we were broke, owed a lot of money and operations were determined to help. Robert gates obituary enfield, ct hartford courant.
The 759th mp battalion was the first mp battalion to endure the 15month deployment. Soldiers support regional operations as canine ambassadors. After action report, 709th tank battalion, july 44 thru. After action report, 709th tank battalion, july 44 thru april.
Constituted 29 july 1921 in the organized reserves as the 304th military police battalion. Base camps click below bear cat ben luc tan an dong tam xuan loc di an. This battalion falls under the 18th military police brigade that is associated with the 21st theater sustainment. Payment is to be made by using paypal as per the orders of ebay. The green and white diamond is a quality printed hard covered, 556page, b5 volume printed in australia containing over 300 photographs and maps. This page allows you to see many of the activities happening within the battalion.
Converted and redesignated 1 may 1974 as headquarters and headquarters detachment, 198th military police battalion. The 720th military police battalion is a military police battalion of the united states army based at fort hood, texas. Welcome to the 709th military police battalion associations homepage. Traditionally since 1946, the battalion was located in germany with subordinate companies scattered through the country, thus. The concise history of the 20th battalion aif in world war 1, from its formation in australia in 1915 to its active service on gallipoli, egypt and the western front. Headquarters and headquarter detachment, 709th military police battalion was first constituted on 10 january 1942 in the army of the united states as the 709th military police battalion. This great battalion encompasses 70 years of selfless and dedicated soldiers who answer the call of duty. If you are viewing this text, your browser lacks the ability. Redesignated 1 august 1972 as headquarters battery, 5th battalion, 8th field artillery. Mosele united states army reserve center terre haute, indiana, united states. If you are viewing this text, your browser lacks the ability to read frames. Motor pool area, co a, 709th mp bn motor pool area, co a, 709th mp bn picture was taken from the 1976 co a year book.
Guest book sign the guest book and well add you to the roll call. Headquarters and headquarters detachment 504th military. Constituted on 10 january 1942 in the army as the 720th military police battalion, it was activated during the second. Your billing address should match the address on your credit card. Fort wadsworth, new york dated 15 january 1942, and actually came into being on 22 january 1942, when the first troops arrived. The competition consisted of numerous, backtoback challenges, to name a few. Painful military police pepper spray certification training. Constituted 10 january 1942 in the army of the united states as the 709th military police battalion.
Army 709th military police battalion challenge coin of germany. He served his country honorably with the us army unit delta co. Joshua kreitzer, the battalion command sergeant major, recognized the ncos for their. The 709th military police battalion is a united states army military police unit currently located on rose barracks in vilseck, germany. Dedicated to all co a, 709th mp bn members richard burch this webpage is dedicated to all officers,ncos and enlisted military policemen that served in co a, 709th military police battalion. Much to the disappointment of its members, thebattalion was designated a zi zone of the interior service unit and waslimited to security assignments in the continental united states with no hope of an overseasassignment. If interested in any other special operations airborne ranger special forces seal recon lrrp lrp lrs cct afsoc arsoc sts pj, infantry, air assault, pathfinder, airborne, cavalry, infantry, aviation, and support units items please check out our store. This military police battalion has been stationed in germany since wwii.
The 793rd military police battalion was a battalion sized unit in the united states army stationed at fort richardson, alaska. History of the 709th military police battalion, 1976. The 726th militarypolice battalion was formed in 1942 of men who, for the most part, did notqualify for combat duty. This page is for soldiers, family members, and friends of the superstar battalion. Frankfurt where the 709th were train guards, heilbronn with the hw patrol, the m. This is the unit crest or distinctive unit insignia for the 709th military police battalion its headquarters is out of grafenwoehr, germany. This is a video i made for the 709th military police battalions 75th anniversary ball. The m1117 guardian, also denoted armored security vehicle asv, is an internal security vehicle based on the v100 and v150 commando series of armored cars. Apr 15, 2017 this is a video i made for the 709th military police battalion s 75th anniversary ball. He retired in 1996 after 37 years as a produce manager for the former laneco. Investigations are conducted by military police investigators or the united states army criminal investigation command usacidc, both of which report to the provost marshal general.
Brandsma was commissioned into the military police corps on 8 may 1998 and has served in the united states army in leadership positions at all echelons of the military police corps and at the department of the army and joint staff levels. Veritas journal of army special operations history. Army soldiers with 615th military police company, 709th mp battalion, get over an obstacle on the rugged terrain trail in grafenwoehr, germany, march 26, 20. It measures about 1 34 inches tall and about 1 34 inches across. The unit falls under the command of the 18th military police brigade, associated with 21st theater sustainment command the 709th military police battalion relocated from. The 709th, prior to july 1945 was stationed in rossbach, czechoslovakia and many of the veterans with high points had been sent home. The rtt combines foot marching with obstacles and rapid elevation changes and is designed to replicate. In addition, he discussed what it meant personally serving as a 709th mp bn. The battalion was responsible for all regular army united states military police units and operations in the state of alaska. Headquarters and headquarters detachment 504th military police battalion lineage.