287th Military Police Company – Berlin Bde w COLD SVC Pin

Name: 287th Military Police Company - Berlin Bde w COLD SVC Pin
SKU: 9cTLfELS
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The 287th MP Co. is reconstituted for active army service in Oct. 1953, as the 759th MP Bn. is deactivated. Together with the 272nd MP Company, the 287th assumes the law enforcement mission in occupied Berlin. On Mar. 31, 1958, the Horse Platoon, previously assigned to the 287th MP Co., is deactivated in Berlin. On Jun. 1, 1958, the 272nd MP Co. is deactivated leaving the 287th as the sole American Military Police unit in Berlin. Concurrently, the 287th MP Co is designated a “separate unit.” In Aug/Sept 1961, a small detachment of the 287th MP Co. is set up in Steinstuecken, a political enclave associated with West Berlin In Oct. 1961, is attached to the 287th for duty at Checkpoint Charlie.