Hoengsong Massacre

In early March, 1951, I was a young Marine, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, in Korea. We advanced north from Hoengsong, Korea for about two miles and then entered into an area that I will never forget. There, scattered along that road for about a mile was the destroyed convoy of American military vehicles and men, such as we had never seen before or since. Hundreds of Americans lay...
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Korean War MIA Accounting lists

On the DPAA (Defense Prisoner of War/MIA Accounting Agency, they have lists of all accounted for and unaccounted for MIA from the Korean War. Visit the page.
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Veterans Heritage Project

This is a program in 12 high schools in Arizona where high school students interview veterans then write and publish the veterans stories in their annual book. It is an amazing program that connects students with veterans and also gives an opportunity to tell their story to our young generation of Americans. There are many schools in Phoenix and Tucson who participate in this program....
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Marvin E King

I am writing a book about my late father’s experiences in the B-29 and as a POW during the Korean War. I am looking for any information about the 371st Bomber Squadron (307th BG) and possibly photos of the unit while on Kadena AFB (Okinawa) in early 1951. POW name: Marvin E. King, B-29 Gunner, 371st BS, 307th BG, Kadena, Okinawa POW place and date of capture: April 12, 1951. Near Sinuiju,...
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Speech from South Korean Director of International Affairs for MPVA at 2014 reunion

Commemorative Remarks Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Republic of Korea 2 August 2014, Louisville City, Kentucky State, USA Good evening Honorable Consul General Korean War Veterans and Family Members Distinguished Guests Ladies and Gentlemen…… I am very honored to be with you as the representative of Korea’s Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. I would like to thank...
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