Officers and men of the 165th Military Police Battalion were welcomed home by residents of Lehighton and Carbon County as the unit officially returned from federal service that included a 10-month operation in North Fort Polk, Louisiana. The day's activities were attended by members of the Armory Board, including William Garrett, chairman; Wilbur G. Warner and George Freeby; Col. Richard Snyder, assistant adjutant general; Lt. Col. Kenneth Snyder, commanding officer; Maj. S. Walter Menzger; and Maj. Charles Yenser.

The officers and men of the battalion were guests at a dance and reception held at the American Legion Post Home that evening.