24 May 1951, Matthews, James A. Jr. CPL 772nd MP Bn. He formally transferred to the 281st AHC/10th Avn Bn/17th Avn Grp/1st Avn BDE just prior to his death on 02 Dec 1966. VetFriends.com helps reunite veterans from the Army daily. 5 Oct 1918, 36.Meece, Lee SGT 1st MP Co./1st Div 18 July 1918, 37.Michelson, Heimer Horshr. It will no longer be updated, but we encourage you to explore the site and view content we felt best illustrated Stars and Stripes' continued support of the Pacific theater since 1945. ?? I'm the first to ever contact him. See more ideas about vietnam, vietnam war, military police. 3Unknown MP Platoon/5th Infantry Division ?? LXVII No. [1], The unit served in the Gulf War (199091), Iraq War (2003-4 and 2007-8) and the War in Afghanistan (20012021), West Africa Ebola Response (2014-2015) [1]. Some sources list 2 more MPs of the 3d MP Co./3d Div., but no names are given. Richerson, Ronald SSG 300th MP Co. 8 Aug 1993. , it is hoped that this listing will bring a greater understanding of the sacrifices made by MPs during the Korean War. Petrie, Edmund F., PFC 519th MP Bn. The first address you sent me is my buddy. Contact. 12 (June 16): The National Military And S, The National In The World War (First Edition), Arms And The Man Vol. It is a subordinate unit of the 16th Military Police Brigade. Div. Company C, 52nd Infantry Regiment arrived in South Vietnam on 1 December 1966 and was assigned to the battalion. 2 (Oct. 14): The National Military And S, Arms And The Man Vol. 4-Aug-2007, Blackwell, Justin R., SPC 59th MP Co 5-Aug-2007, Bohannon, Jeremy S., PV2 59th MP Co 5-Aug-2007, Block, Kamisha J., SPC 401st MP Co/89th MP Bde 16-Aug-2007, Witham, Donovan D., PFC 73rd Cavalry Regt/82nd Abn 21-Aug-2007, Collins, James S., SGT 303rd MP Co/89TH MP Bde/USAR 28-Aug-2007, Duckworth, Eric T., SSG HHC/759th MP Bn/89th MP Bde 10-Oct-2007, Munn, Donald L., SSG Special Troops Bn/1st Cavalry Div 11-Oct-2007, Towns Sr., Robin L., SSG 275th MP Co/372nd MP Bn/ARNG24-Oct-2007, Linde, John D., SSG 1st BSTB/10th Mountain Div 5-Nov-2007, Muller, Adam J., PFC 1st BSTB/10th Mountain Div 5-Nov-2007, Stenroos, Derek T., SGT 1st BSTB/10th Mountain Div 5-Nov-2007, Mason, Casey P., PFC 552ND MP Co/8th MP Bde 14-Nov-2007, Emery, Blair W., SGT 571st MP Co/42nd MP Bde 30-Nov-2007, Tabb, Donald T., SSG 6th MP Det/13th Aviation Regt 5-Feb-2008, Ray, II, Thomas C., SGT 1132nd MP Co/ARNG 22-Mar-2008, Stelmat, David S., SPC 1132nd MP Co/ARNG 22-Mar-2008, Williams, David B., SGT 1132nd MP Co/ARNG 22-Mar-2008, Pickett, Emanuel, SSG 1132nd MP Co/ARNG 6-Apr-2008, Eakes, Lance O., SPC 1132nd MP Co/ARNG 18-Apr-2008, Ward, Aaron J., PFC 170th MP Co/42nd MP Bde 6-May-2008, Finley, James M., SPC HHC/STB/173rd Abn 31-May-2008, Henry, Gary M., SGT 38th MP Co/ARNG 4-Aug-2008, Menke, Jonathan D., SPC 38th MP Co/ARNG 4-Aug-2008, Hale, James M., CPL 978th MP Co 13-Aug-2008, Gonzalez, Michael L., SPC 340th MP Co 28-Aug-2008, Rodriguez, Gregory A., SFC 527th MP Co/95th MP Bn 2-Sep-2008, Pollini, Matthew M., SPC 772nd MP Co 22-Jan-2009, Emmert, William E. 1LT 269th MP Co/117 MP Bn/ARNG 24-Feb-2009, Thompson, Daniel J., SGT 715th MP Co/ARNG 24-Feb-2009, Reed, Jeffrey A., SGT 411th MP Co/89th MP Bde 2-Mar-2009, Moore, Gary L., CPL 978th MP Co/93rd MP Bn 16-Mar-2009, Moncada, Raul, SGT 563rd MP Co/10th Mountain Div 13-Apr-2009, Hernandez, Roberto, A., SPC 549th MP Co/16th MP Bde 2-Jun-2009, O'Neill, Jonathan C., SPC 549th MP Co/16th MP Bde 17-Jun-2009, Drevnick, Daniel P. SPC 34th MP Co/34th Inf Div/ARNG 16-Jul-2009, Wertish, James D., SPC 34th MP Co/34th Inf Div/ARNG 16-Jul-2009, WilCox, Carlos E., SPC 34th MP Co/34th Inf Div/ARNG 16-Jul-2009, Haney, Randy M., SGT 4th Spec Trps Bn/4th Inf Div 6-Sep-2009, Lyons, Thomas F., PFC 545th MP Co/Arctic MP Bn 8-Sep-2009, Myers, Zachary T., PFC 545th MP Co/Arctic MP Bn 8-Sep-2009, Smith, Shannon M. SGT 545th MP Co/Arctic MP Bn 8-Sep-2009, Owens, Brandon A., PFC 118th MP Co/16th MP Bde 2-Oct-2009, Rudzinski, Christopher M. 293rd MP Co/16th MP Bde 16-Oct-2009, Steffey, Brandon K., SPC 178th MP Det/89th MP Bde. This is the Official page for the 716th. . TWS is the largest online community of Veterans existing today and is a powerful Veteran locator. 1918, 52.Take-the-Shield, Joseph PVT 314th MP Co./89th Div. 10 Apr 1951, Mills, Walter B. CPL 212th MP Co./40th Div. The following military policemen were killed after 0001 hours, 31 January. The New Mexico National Guard traces its history to sixteenth century colonial militias of Spanish Nuevo Mxico. 1 Nov 1950, 109. [4]:32546 At the start of the Tet Offensive the battalion was configured to perform traditional military policing roles, however it soon found itself engaged in urban combat for which it was ill-equipped. SSG Richerson has a conference room dedicated to his memory at the Fort. 10 Nov 1918, 22.Frye, James B. PVT 2nd MP Co./2nd Div. This photo was from a recent 504th MP Battalion reunion. The battalion supported the requirements of the Provost Marshal, US Army Headquarters Area Command, for military police/security guards within the resources available. 10 Aug 1950, *Bainbridge, Edmon S. SGT 2nd Div. It's been nearly 40 years since we parted. It is headquartered at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. 1 June 2007. find my friend. Did you proudly serve in 716 MP BN SAIGON,VIETNAM? Mitchell, Clarence PFC 808th MP Company 07 Sep 1944. 15 Oct 1918, 39.Murphy, John B. CPL 1st MP Co./1st Div. After confirmation of a disaster by the Provost Marshal the battalion was to dispatch a twenty-five man alert force to the affected area. Center; John Edwards, 552nd MPs. On January 31, 1968, Viet Cong forces attacked the U.S. Embassy in Saigon as part of the Tet Offensive, a turning point in the Vietnam War. 27 Nov 1950, *De Long, Harold T. PFC 24th Div. 19-Sep-2006, Oremus, Michael K., PFC 57th MP Co/8th MP Bde 2-Oct-2006, Perry, Joseph W., SGT 21st MP Co/16th MP Bde 2-Oct-2006, Williams, Phillip B., SPC 4th BCT/101st Abn Div (ASLT) 9-Oct-2006, Stanton, Kenny F. Jr., PFC 57th MP Co/8th MP Bde 13-Oct-2006, Bostic, Kenneth E., SGT 204th MP Co/519th MP Bn 30-Oct-2006, Kennard, Courtland A., SGT 410th MP Co/89th MP Bde 9-Nov-2006, McCoy, Gregory W.G., SSG 410th MP Co/89th MP Bde 9-Nov-2006, Priestap, James D., SFC 46th MP Co/177th MP Bde/ARNG 23-Nov-2006, Roberson, Jeffrey G., CPL 230th MP Co/18th MP Bde 28-Nov-2006, Shank, Michael A., SSG 230th MP Co/18th MP Bde 28-Nov-2006, Sanchez, Paul T., SGT 543rd MP Co/10th Mountain Div 14-Jan-2007, Stout, Brandon L., SPC 46th MP Co/177th MP Bde/ARNG 22-Jan-2007, Garrigus, Mickel D., SGT 543rd MP Co/91st MP Bn 27-Jan-2007, Armstrong, David C., CPL 57th MP Co/USAPAC 1-Feb-2007, Butler, Kenneth T., CPL 57th MP Co/8th TSC/USAPAC 1-Feb-2007, Moyer, Ashly L., SGT 630th MP Co/89th MP Bde 3-Mar-2007, Parr, Brandon A., SGT 630th MP Co/89th MP Bde 3-Mar-2007, Peek, Michael C., SGT 630th MP Co/89th MP Bde 3-Mar-2007, Kaiser, Anthony A., SPC 504th MP B./42nd MP Bde 17-Mar-2007, Bowling, William G., SGT 2d BSTB/10th Mountain Div 1-Apr-2007, McDowell, Robert M., SGT 2d BSTB/10th Mountain Div 1-Apr-2007, Mejias, David A., SSG 2d BSTB/10th Mountain Div 1-Apr-2007, Vick, Eric R., SSG 2d BSTB/10th Mountain Div 1-Apr-2007, Ritzberg, Brian E., SPC 977th MP Co/1st Inf Div 2-Apr-2007, Avery, Jeffrey A., PFC 571st MP Co/42nd MP Bde 23-Apr-2007, Gullett, Zachary R., PFC 984th MP Co 1-May-2007, Soenksen, Katie M., PFC 410th MP Co/89th MP Bde 2-May-2007, Harrison, James W., Jr., COL USA CGSC/Ft Leavenworth 6-May-2007, Sabalu, Wilberto Jr., MSG TASS-RCE / USAMPS 6-May-2007, Jones, Roy L., III PFC 984th MP Co/759th MP Bn 10-May-2007, Farrar, William A., PFC 127th MP Co/18th MP Bde 11-May-2007, Wright, Thomas G., SGT 46th MP Co/210th MP Bn 14-May-2007, Rosa, Alexander Jr., SPC 293rd MP Co/ 89th MP Bde 25-May-2007, Horner, Bruce, SGT 127th MP Co/18th MP Bde/ARNG 1-Jun-2007, Legrand, Glenn D., SPC 571st MP Co/42nd MP Bde 12-Jun-2007, Clifton, Karen N., SPC 554th MP Co/Fwd Plt 21-Jun-2007, McGee, Thomas P., SGT 546th MP Co/385th MP Bn 6-Jul-2007, Bobb, Brandon K., PV2 401st MP Co/720th MP Bn 17-Jul-2007, Joshua, Ron J., PV2 401st MP Co/720th MP Bn 17-Jul-2007, Coffelt, Ronald L., SGT 503rd MP Bn/16MP Bde 19-Jul-2007, Murchison, Matthew M., SPC 127th MP Co/18TH MP Bde. 1 Sep 1950, La Vala, Harold PVT 24th MP Co./24th Div. For a preview or information on how to purchase this and other books of the 720th MP Battalion's long and proud history, please take a moment to visit our Book Index. 11 Sep 1918, 4.Benson, Cris PVT 2nd MP Co./2nd Div 15 Oct 1918, 5.Blank, George PVT 112th MP Co./37th Div. By late 1967 the battalion's mission was security and law enforcement in the Saigon/Cholon/Tan Son Nhut metropolitan area, South Vietnam. 3 Aug 1918, 20.Fenton, Leland Grant PFC 3d MP Co./3d Div. On the eve of the 50th anniversary, veteran war . The number of WWI Military Police losses would likely triple if accidents, diseases such as pneumonia and influenza, and homicides were included. 2 Jan 1951, 103. 31 Aug 1918, 31.Maklo, Michael PVT 1st MP Co./1st Div. 30 Nov 1950, *Johnson, William D. CPL 25th Div. 1966, 20 May Established with a strength of 55 personnel, and sent to South Vietnam on 26 September 1966, subordinate to the United States Army Vietnam . It was organized in April 1922 . Right; Jon Holloway, "A" Co. 716th MP Bn, foot patrol, town patrol, radio operator. I have tried to include Soldiers that had a strong link to the MP Corps. Troy Morgan, a museum specialist with the Military Police Museum, and MAJ (ret.) The evidence of record shows he served with Company C, 52nd Infantry, 716th Military Police Battalion during the period that unit was awarded the Valorous Unit Award. 15 July 1918, 33.McCullough, McDonald C. PVT 2nd MP Co./2nd Div. Melvin, Jack 2LT 23rd Infantry Reg/21st Philippine Div 30 Dec 1944. Sep 1944 ? This security mission was primarily aimed at deterring terrorist acts. We raced volkswagens on our time off and we'd go to the range and shoot all day. 24 May 1951, Hansen, Martin A. PFC 1ST CAV 14 Sep 1950, *Harris, Houston CPL 25th Div. 2 Sep 1950, *Metz, James H. PFC 7th Div. The law enforcement mission involved normal military police functions in a metropolitan area, to include criminal investigations. If you served in 716th Military Police Battalion, Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. Div. When the 101st Abn Div began building up strength prior to deploying to Vietnam in December 1967, soldiers of various MOSs were pulled and branch transferred. 3 Oct 1950, Kluge, Charles SFC 24th MP Co./24th Div. Pulak, Joseph P. PFC 772nd MP Bn. 551st Military Police Company. Don and his wife Cathy live in Seminole, Florida. 3 Oct 1918, 15.Davis, Jay S. PVT 90th MP Co./90th Div. Hometown newspaper out of Elkton, Maryland. Morrison, Dean J. PVT 808th MP Company 08 Aug 1942, Mortensen, Collis A. PVT 808th MP Company 28 May 1942, Mueller, Charles F. CPT 808th MP Company 24 Oct 1944, Mugerdichian, Adam PFC MP Platoon/69th Infantry Division 16 Apr 1945, Mutz, Edwin B. TEC5 MP Platoon/ 4th Infantry Division 30 Jul 1944, Myers, Joseph F. PFC MP Platoon/100th Infantry Div ?? An American MP with CHICAGO written on the back of his flack jacket carries a Vietnamese boy in his arms as several unidentified photographers snap his photograph. Of the 137 names, 66 have an MP MOS but were listed as having a different branch. 11 Sep 1918, 34.McLoughlin, Thomas PVT 314th MP Co./89th Div. Morris, Fred W. MAJ MP Platoon/79th Infantry Div 24 Mar 1945 ? Me today with my buddy Rocky the border collie. Various conversations, emails, and phone calls with Korean War veterans, 100. 8 Oct 1918, 3.Asselin, Emil J. PVT 2nd MP Co./2nd Div. Div. 6 Nov 1950, *Aumon, John A. PVT 24th Div. 26 Oct 1918, 29.Lyman, John Burns 1LT 3d MP Co./3d Div. ?? Publish America, Barne's & Noble, BooksAMillion. LXII No. He was remembered at the Ft. Leonard Wood Military Police Station with a picture and Purple Heart medal on display. 19 (Feb. 1): The National Military And Sho, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. 28 Sep 1950, 111. This security mission was primarily aimed at deterring terrorist acts. 15 July 1918, 21.Fregien, John PVT 90th MP Co./90th Div. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Richard Alvarez, 504th MP Battalion at the Citadel in the ancient city of Hue. The New Mexico National Guard is the militia of the U.S. state of New Mexico.Comprising the New Mexico Army National Guard and the New Mexico Air National Guard, it is part of the National Guard of the United States, a reserve force under both state and federal jurisdiction.. 1 Nov 1918, 47.Schaub, Charles F. PFC 304th MP Co./ 79th Div. 12 Aug 1950, *Cabell, Sidney G. PFC 25th Div. 30 Jan 1951, 110. 16 Sep 1950, 107. The move was completed on 24 March 1965. We wonder about the rest that served with us in the artillery unit we served in. Abnaki ATF 96 . For a project of this nature help is definitely needed, and fortunately in this case it was received. The 716th Military Police Battalion is a military police battalion of the United States Army based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. 19 Nov 1950, Houser, Marlyn F. PFC 25th Div. We have identified the 12 of us who went to the Phu To race track during TET. Find 716th Military Police Battalion unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. Dick lives in Colorado. Percival, James B. 3rd Military Police Group (CID), 2182 South Perimeter Road, Building 8300, Hunter Army Airfield, GA 31409. ?? This helmet has been restored to its original conditionof those worn by the 716th Military Police in Vietnam. EIN. posthumous promotion, 3d Infantry Division Provost Marshal. 2,950,825, MILITARY UNITS - 716 MP BN Saigon,Vietnam. Dates: August 24-27, 2023 at the Holiday Inn Airport Des Monies Iowa. Since Vietnam, the brigade headquarters has deployed around the world in support of XVIII Airborne Corps and on-going Army operations. Fortunately he had also become a member and responded to my email. Dolata has served with the 716th Military Police Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) since 2009. 2:46 a.m. At the Embassy rear fence Commandos appear in civies and black pajamas, with red armbands. Military/Veterans' Organizations (W30) IRS filing requirement. I thought this would be an easy task due to better record keeping and the availability of research material online. 716th Military Police Battalion 89th Military Police Group 18th Military Police Brigade . The ARVN national police and rangers are clearing out pockets of VC snipers near Newport Bridge on the northern outskirts of Saigon. recipient, with his copy of my book. It is headquartered at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. 716TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION MUG. 1LT HQ X CORPS 5 Dec 1950, 105. During the battle for Saigon on 31 January 1968, they were serving as members of a military police alert team on a reaction mission.1 After securing billets in the Cholon/Tan Son Nhut area, Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. The urgency of the early phases of the war would put many Soldiers that were formerly MPs or had been trained as military policemen on the frontlines. It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. ?? 302nd MP Co./77th Div. 17 Oct 1918, 6.Bodin, August PFC 107th MP Co./32nd Div. He received a bachelor's degree from the New York Institute of Technology majoring in behavioral science. 2. The battalion is subordinate to the 16th Military Police Brigade. 1 Nov 1918, 55.Wilton, Thomas PFC 3d MP Co./3d Div. Also pictured, at far right: 1st Lt. Daniel Maresca, 218th Military Police Company, 716th Military Police Battalion. We were stationed in Germany in 1975 through 1978. He deployed 01 Dec 1967 with A Co/1st Bn/52nd Inf/101st Abn Div and was killed 27 Dec 1967. on January 31, 1968. In many cases the most challenging piece was finding a military police connection. Doug now lives in Missouri. I focused on MPs attached to the American Expeditionary Force within France and Belgium. Later the declaration of the armistice occurs on 11 November 1918. Right; Dick (John) Prahl. May 1945, Onica, Anthony PFC MP Platoon/2nd Infantry Div 26 Dec 1944, *Pabilloren, Miguel CPL 808th MP Co 22 Jun 1942, Pagan, Kenneth G. PFC 12th MP Co, Philippine Scouts 24 Oct 1944, *Palen, Crispiniano PVT 12th MP Co, Philippine Scouts 31 Mar 1946, *Palencia, Valentin PVT 12th MP Co, Philippine Scouts 15 Oct 1944, Pallott, James J. PFC 553rd MP Escort Guard Co 03 Jul 1944, Paneitz, Arthur R. PVT 808th MP Company 15 Aug 1942, Paris, Joseph P. SGT MP Platoon/101st Airborne Division, Parker, Delton J. PFC 808th MP Company 28 May 1942, *Parong, Domingo PVT 12th MP Co, Philippine Scouts 12 Jun 1942, Parsons, Murl B. PFC 809th MP Company, Aviation 24 Oct 1944, Pavia, Fred CPL 12th MP Company, Philippine Scouts 14 Feb 1943, Pawlowski, Frank J. SGT 813th MP Company 03 Nov 1944, Peacock, Clinton B. PFC Corps of Military Police 06 Mar 1944, *Pedragas, Esteban SGT 808th MP Company 16 Sep 1942, Peloquin, Walter A. PVT 51st MP Company 02 Jan 1944, *Perez, Lino CPL 2nd MP Battalion, Philippine Scouts 20 Nov 1945, Pinkston, Charles C. 1SGT 808th MP Company 07 Dec 1942, Pitts, Raymond F. TEC5 Co C, 738th MP Battalion 20 Oct 1944, Plunket, Richard E. PFC MP Platoon/94th Infantry Div 25 Feb 1945, Poirier, George P. PVT 51st MP Company 02 Jan 1944, Poole, ??? *Pecha, Albert PFC 7th Div. RPPC Boundary Monument Tijuana Mexico Stamp, Lot Of 8 Very Very Small Old Copper Medal, NWT PRINCESS CASTLE LARGE DISNEY AREA RUG 31x23, Reno NV Nevada Johnson Vs Jeffries Boxing 1910 RPPC, Massachusetts State Police S.p. Constituted on 10 January 1942 in the Army as the 716th Military Police Battalion, it was . 24 Sep 1950, 104. [1], The unit served in the Gulf War (199091), Iraq War (2003-4 and 2007-8) and the War in Afghanistan (2004-5 and 2012).[1]. Spec. 1 Oct, 27.Leach, Roy D. PFC 1st MP Co./1st Div. I went to Military Police School (Fort Gordon, Georgia) with Owen Mebust in Winter, 1966-67. I met and served with a lot of fine men. Military Police Academy photo from July of 1966. 52nd infantry battalion jblmgarberiel battery charger manual 26th February 2023 . . Veteran L. Prickett, "Dear VetFriends, Thanks so much for your help! Thanks VetFriends, It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. SPC Palmer was killed by enemy fire as coalition forces moved across the Iraq-Kuwait border. 14 Nov 1950, Johnston, Edwin E. CPL 545th MP Co./1st Cav. 520 550th St. Shelby, IA 51570 United States. 11 Aug 1950, Arendt, Stanley P. CPL 519th MP Bn. ~ 720th Military Police Battalion Reunion Association ~ Vietnam History Project ~ 18th. Soldiers, listed as having an MOS (military occupational specialty) of military police. 163rd Military Police Detachment. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. 1 Organization; . The battalion was to provide support for USAHAC in the conduct of disaster recovery operations by providing security, damage control and prevention of pilferage. It is a subordinate unit of the 16th Military Police Brigade. The 716th MP Battalion (Saigon) lost 16 men plus five attached infantry. We print the highest quality 716th military police battalion saigo t-shirts on the internet For a project of this nature help is definitely needed, and fortunately in this case it was received. U.S. 716th Military Police Battalion Gifts. Thanks for making it possible!" Activated 15 January 1942 at Fort Wadsworth, New York. 25 Jun 1952, *Allbritton, James PVT 24th Div. During the Vietnam War, the 52nd Infantry participated in multiple counter offenses, earning one Presidential Unit Citation and three Meritorious Unit Commendations for operations in Saigon and other areas of Vietnam. The 716th was responsible for security in the Saigon areaThe 716th was also the only MP Battalion to be awarded the Presidential Unit citation Did you serve with 716 MP BN SAIGON,VIETNAM? It is hoped that we can now consider these Soldiers as military policemen. Blakely, Eugene L.PFC2th MP Company, Philippine Scouts 13 Oct 1942, *Bobila, Simeon L. SGT MP Company, 1st Philippine Corps07 Sep 1942, Bone, William L. PVT 512th MP Battalion 08 Aug 1944, Borowiak, Eddie PFC 769th MP Battalion 01 Dec 1944, Bramen, James PFC 808th MP Company 18 Dec 1942, Braxton, Harry PVT 808th MP Company 28 May 1942, Brown, Arthur L. CPL 808th MP Company 30 Oct 1942 **, Brown, George A. PFC 1130th MP Company, Aviation 10 Apr 1945, Brown, John W. PFC MP Platoon/101st Airborne Division 13 Jun 1944, *Brown, Vincent C. PVT 808th MP Company 24 Jun 1942, Bruner, Lafayette P. PVT 808th MP Company 05 Jun 1942, Bryant, Francis E. PVT 808th MP Company 12 Jul 1942, Bunger, George T. PVTMP Platoon/3rd Infantry Division ?? Many resources were needed to piece together this information. 716th Military Police Battalion - Fort Campbell; Administratively assigned: 83rd Civil Affairs . I ended up with the 716th MP Battalion in Saigon in April, 1967. He is so thankful I called and we exchanged addresses and he wants to come and visit. Copyright (c) 2001-2002 Military Police of the Vietnam War. The 716th MP Battalion Viet Nam meets every other year and has a web site. [3], During the Tet Offensive of JanuaryFebruary 1968 the unit played a major role in the defense of Saigon against Vietcong (VC) attacks, in particular the attack on the US Embassy, battle of Cholon and Phu Tho Racetrack and the attack on the Joint General Staff Compound. 3 Sep 1950, Anderson, Dwain CPL 24th MP Co./24th Div. Lineage and Honors. 4 Unknown 133rd MP Platoon 26 Sep 1944. 4 Robert Scott of Chicago, a member of the U.S. 716th military police battalion in Saigon, carries two children to safety during fighting with the Viet Cong in the Vietnamese capital, May 5, 1968. I also worked there as a civilian for two years until July, 1970. 24 Sep 1950, *1Baxter, Earl R. SFC 1ST CAV 15 Sep 1950, *Bell, Jessie S. SGT 1st CAV 11 Aug 1950, Briggs, Harry K SGT 512th MP Co./40th Div. I served with the 552nd, 300th, 560th, 527th , and"C"CO of the 716th MP BN. C Company, 52d Infantry in Vietnam. On 27 July 1953 after fierce fighting and numerous changes in the balance of power in the Korean Peninsula, an armistice is signed bringing an end to major hostilities. Military police from the 716th Military Police Battalion monitor Vietcong activity across the street from the U.S. Embassy, 31 January 1968. . In many cases the most challenging piece was finding a Military Police connection. Sur. , it is hoped that this listing will bring a greater understanding of the sacrifices made by MPs during The Great War. Rick Hughes today with his wife Jan. 912-435-0645. During WWI MPs participating in combat operations were overwhelmingly divisional MPs, so I have concentrated my research on WWI combat divisions. 1LT Co A/101st MP Battalion 10 Sep 1943, Horvatic, John A. PFC 813th MP Company 03 Nov 1944, Houston, Leonard SGT 808th MP Company 24 Oct 1944, Howard, Lloyd E. PVT 808th MP Company 07 Apr 1942, Howlett, Joseph F. PFC 12th MP Co, Philippine Scouts 08 Jun 1942, Hubert, Alois J. MAJ HQ, MP Command, AF Far East 24 Mar 1945, Hudyz, Michael PFC 519th MP Battalion, Hummel, Daniel J. PFC MP Platoon/79th Infantry Div 28 Mar 1945, Hunter, Ronald C. SSG 133rd MP Platoon 26 Sep 1944, Hurley, John J. MAJ Asst. National Archives and Records Administration-Assorted unit records, Center of Military Historys multi-volume, US Army Military History Institute- Assorted unit records, US Army Military Police History Office/Archives- Assorted unit records, historical files, American Battlefield Monuments Commission-Listings of US Personnel interred overseas, Clarke/MANSCEN Library-Various divisional histories and numerous inter-library loans, Arlington National Cemetery and associated records, Department of Veterans Affairs-grave locator, Various unit histories found online through Ancestry.com or Cyndislist.com, *Advincula, David SGT 12th MP Company, Philippine Scouts31 Dec 1944, Albright, Herbert E. PVT 817th MP Company 02 Sep 1944, Alcock, Berry H., Jr. PFC MP Platoon/83rd Infantry Division13 Apr 1945, *Almayda, VicentePFC12th MP Company, Philippine Scouts31 Mar 1946, Anderson, Raymond F. 2LT808th MP Company 18 Feb 1942, Arlan, Charles A.PVTMP Platoon/36th Infantry Division 02 Oct 1944, Arnold, Ernest M SGT Co C, 518th MP Battalion 19 Dec 1944, Arrizabalaga, Joe PFC 808th MP Company 19 May 1942, Atkinson, Clifford PVT 39th MP Company/Americal Division, Augustine, William W. PVT MP Platoon/5th Infantry Division 30 Jul 1944, Ballas, Julius PVT 808th MP Company31 Jul 1942 **, *Bangelista, Luciano CPL 808th MP Company 31 Jan 45, Barker, Robert L. PVT 210th MP Company 06 Jun 1944, Barkley, Sylvester PFC 808th MP Company 09 July 1943, Barnes, Howell H. PFC 504th MP Battalion 22 Jan 1944, Barnes, Robert W. PFC 738th MP Battalion 11 Apr 1945, Barracks, Frederick A. CPL 449th MP Company 04 Apr 1945, *Bascun, Alejandro SGT Corps of Military Police 13 May 1942, Bates, Robert A. CPL MP Platoon/104th Infantry Division 03 Nov 1944, Batz, Reuben J. PFC 808th MP Company 22 Sep 1942, Baxter, Franklin L. TEC5MP Platoon/14th Armored Division 13 Jan 1945, *Benitez, Julio SGT 808th MP Company 31 Jul 1942, Berk, Milton CPL MP Platoon/30th Infantry Division 10 Aug 1944, Binswanger, Peter O. CPL 204th MP Company 09 Nov 1942, Bishop, Norman H. PVT MP Platoon/1st Cavalry Division 11 Apr 1945, Bittner, Joseph A. SGT 133rd MP Platoon 26 Sep 1944, Black, Jack M. PVT 808th MP Company 06 Jul 1942, Black, Thomas R. PFC MP Platoon/3rd Infantry Division 09 Mar 1943. Ia 51570 United States Army based at Fort Wadsworth, New York Institute of Technology majoring in behavioral.! 218Th Military Police Battalion of the 16th Military Police Battalion, 101st Airborne (! The National Military and S, Arms and the Man Vol MP Company 07 Sep 1944 track during TET Co./24th... Owe it to VetFriends you served in Maresca, 218th Military Police Battalion, Houser, Marlyn F. 25th! 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