After Robinson 's commander in the 761st , Paul L. Bates , refused to allow this legal action , Robinson was moved to the 758th Battalion . The commander there quickly allowed Robinson to be charged with several offenses , including , among other charges , public drunkenness â `` even though Robinson did not drink . After Robinson 's commander in the 761st , Paul L. Bates , refused to authorize the legal action , Robinson was summarily transferred to the 758th Battalion â `` where the commander quickly consented to charge Robinson with multiple offenses , including , among other charges , public drunkenness â `` even though Robinson did not drink .