Cpl. William McNamara, served in the Corps from 28Aug47 till August, 1951. He served in Battle at the Assault and seizure of Inchon, Korea. The Capture and securing of Seoul,Korea. He participated in the Wonsan-hungnam-Chosin Campaign,Northern Korea. he also participated in operations against enemy forces in South and Central Korea.

Hello All .... My Dad also served in Korea. He went on the first landing at Inchon with the 1st Marine Div. Sept 1950, and was there until May 1951 U.S. Army 7th Inf Div. He did numerous landings now I am not good with all the spelling but Pusan, Seoul, Phenom???? Wonsan-hungnam-Chosin Res. The last, being one big disaster, with the kabillion Chinese waitng for them on the other side of the river is some pretty amazing stuff. I didnt know until my kids were in high school the extent of my Dads Military career. I was telling him my kids watched a documentary in class about a march toi Manchuria, and how so many troops forze to death and the deplorable conditions etc .. and he says well yea Iwas there. Could have knocked me over, it was just something he never talked about , we saw medals in his "keep out" drawer but didnt ask. I was shocked when I starting learning more and realized what presidential unit citations were and the rest is as they say history. I am so proud of his accomplishments. So for some years I have looked up buddies and learned so much. The nickname they were awarded "The Chosin Few" or the slang "The Frozen Chosen"

Cindy,

I got my Uncle Bill's service record about the time the History Channel's "Fire and Ice" documentary came out about Korea. I am pretty much a WWII buff and didn't know much about Korea. It really opened my eyes those guys really suffered and had as tough a time as most WWII guys.

Jim

http://www.kimsoft.com/1997/war-hc.htm

My father was in Korea, too. Item Company of the 31st. The day he left the company for good, half of the company was wiped out in an attack on "Jane Russell Hill."

Dad spent his last morning on the line unloading dead and wounded men and checking their identities for the reports and Graves Registration team. He was going home in a jeep. His buddies went home in a box.

Before going, the drunken warrant officer in charge told Dad to go up the line and get the names of people to recommend for medals. Dad ignored the order. Then the jeep to take Dad home arrived, and the driver had to get another guy going home, Pvt. Joe Macedonia, also of Inwood. Dad went up the line. To get Joe.

He found Joe taking cover. Dad told Joe to crawl back behind him, and out of the firing. They threw their duffel bags in the jeep, while the warrant officer downed his canteen full of whisky in the command bunker. Then they got in, and headed south, and the sounds of battle diminished in the distance.

Kiwi,

I have to admit that I know very little about the "Korean Conflict". I had never heard of this action.


Here is a little something I found on the net.

"However, two companies make it to the top of Jane Russell Hill. As they wait for the counterattack, they see an eerie sight. The counterattacking Chinese soldiers moved through their own artillery and mortar fire as if they're not aware of it, and repeat the action as they go through American defensive fire. Observers think the enemy troops had been drugged for the assault. They close to hand-to-hand fighting. The Americans are almost out of ammunition so they withdraw. "


http://w4.pica.army.mil/voice2002/021018/KoreaOct.10-16.htm

This is probably a good argument for never allowing the bayonet to be totally done away with on a weapon.

Jim

That's the battle that wrecked Item Company. Captain "Smokey" Stover and most of of his men were killed in the counterattack.

Thank you so much for the link. I emailed the people there to see if I could get a copy of this "Fire & Ice" Thank you so much I really appreciate it!
Cindy Nice to see so many familiar faces here!

I meant to add that my Dad was also in the 1st Inf Div i during WWII . He spent time in much of Europe but most in Austria. He got there at the tail end of the war, I think he was in the 116th regiment. He was also in D Troop Constabulary (not his fondest I am afraid) I will have to share later some Austria stories Thanks for the welcome here
Cindy

Here is a link to the History Channel to purchase the collection.

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