Owen Lewis

The 204th Military Police Company (204th MP Co), based at Fort Sheridan, Illinois, has a distinguished history of providing law enforcement, security, and support services for both garrison and deployed operations. Activated during the Cold War era, the unit played a crucial role in safeguarding military installations and supporting national defense missions in the Midwest. Throughout its service, the 204th MP Co participated in a variety of training exercises, readiness operations, and community support activities. The company was eventually inactivated as part of broader Army restructuring, but its legacy of professionalism and service remains a proud chapter in Fort Sheridan’s military history.

The 503rd Military Police Battalion was first constituted on 21 July 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Throughout World War II, the battalion provided crucial military police support in the European Theater, including participation in the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns. After several periods of inactivation and reactivation, the 503rd MP Battalion has supported a wide range of missions, including law enforcement, force protection, and detainee operations during the Global War on Terrorism. The unit continues to uphold its legacy of service, adapting to evolving military policing needs both at home and abroad.