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| 24 Jul |
Co D, 709th MP BN History
(Richard Burch)
(Page 3 of 3 Pages): The adoption of the 15th Military Police Brigade unit patch, "the Griffin." was approved by the Institute of Heraldry in April 1966, and shortly thereafter the patches became available for all members of the 709th Military Police Battalion and replaced the USAREUR patch which... More |
| 24 Jul |
Co D, 709th MP BN History - Mannheim
(Richard Burch)
Co C, 709th MP BN History - Mannheim
(Page 2 of 3 Pages): In 1964 the Battalion Headquarters vacated Gutleut Kaserne, Frankfurt and displaced to Funari Barracks, Mannheim, in anticipation of re-organization under the COSTAR concept and the activation of the 2nd Military Police Group. Also,TOE... More |
| 24 Jul |
Co D, 709th MP BN History...Departing Paris
(Richard Burch)
(Page 1 of 3 Pages): On October 23, 24, and 25 1945, the 709th Military Police Battalion, departed Paris, France in three groups and proceeded to Frankfurt, Germany, then the Supreme Headquarters for the Allied Expeditionary Forces (SHAEF) commanded by General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower.... More |
| 29 Jun |
709th MP BN WW II - POW Detachments 1943
(Richard Burch)
(Page 1 of 2 Pages): Headquarters, 709th MP Battalion, located at Fort Custer, Michigan, 29 May 1944 undergoing Military Police training: Extracts from Battalion Historical Sketch., dated 29 May 1944. The Sketch was declassified per Executive Order 12356, Section 3.3, NND735017 with the initials rb... More [+1 pictures ] |
| 29 Jun |
709th MP BN WW II - POW Detachments 1943
(Richard Burch)
(Page 2 of 2 Pages): This detachment completed its mission and returned to Camp Fernow,Willimantic, Conn during 8 Aug 1943. ** 8 September 1943 - POW Detachment # 7 having completed its mision overseas, returns to its home station, Camp Washington, R.I. on Sunday, 26Sept 1942. Both the Officer and... More [+1 pictures ] |
| 15 Dec |
Lineage and Honors of the 709th MP Battalion
(Richard Burch)
Lineage and Honors of the 709th MP BN: The 709th Military Police Battalion, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment and Companies A, B, C and D were activated at Camp Niantic, Connecticut pursuant to GO#22, Headquarters, FSC, dated 2 April 1942, and Lt. Col. Endo I. Grindle assumed Command of the... More |
| 15 Dec |
Company D, 709th MP Battalion
(Richard Burch)
On October 23, 24, and 25 1945, the 709th Military Police Battalion, departed Paris, France in three groups and proceeded to Frankfurt, Germany, then the Supreme Headquarters for the Allied Expeditionary Forces (SHAEF) commanded by General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower. Normal military police... More |
| 30 Jan |
History of the 709th Military Police Battalion
Complete History of the 709th Military Police Battalion is located on its own page at the below website. You can check the 709th Military Police Battalion website and you will see History of the Battaion. The webpage is http://www.military.com/HomePage/UnitCreatedPage/0,11003,734839,00.html
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| 29 Jan |
Significance of the Battalion Crest"Securitas Copiurum"
The significance of the battalion crest closely parallels the history of the battalion.The Fler-de-lis and galley, taken from the coat -of arms of the city of Paris, have a two-fold meaning. Together they indicate service in the area around Paris. By itself the Fleur-de-lis represents services in... More [+1 pictures ] |
| 29 Jan |
Supporting the Three
Supporting the Three
I am the Infantry, follow me
Not a foot soldier, we're much more you see
We'll take the fight to the enemy
I am the Infantry, first of THE THREE
I am the Calvary, follow me
A modern horse soldier in an APC
Charging straight forward to the enemy
I am the Cav, most... More |
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