Did You Serve in "The Forgotten War".. (Korea 1950 -1953)?

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 09:36:34 -0400

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Sep 16 at 2015 9:37 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 09:37:24 -0400

No but I did receive the Korean Defense Service Medal.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Sep 16 at 2015 9:49 AM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 09:49:39 -0400

I was in a Guard Company at the Boston Navy Yard in Charlestown MA in 1954 . My CO was Capt McCarthy who commanded a rifle platoon at the Chosin, & some of the Company Staff NCOs & NCOs were at the Chosin. Many of these guys were also being treated at the nearby Chelsea Navy Hospital for wounds they suffered in Korea. We had a small bar on the base that was open to all ranks & occasionally someone would be asked "How was the Chosin" and they would stare off into space and say "Tough" or "Never been so cold in my life".... But now after 65 years since the Chosin I think it is indeed a "Forgotten War: but I will never forget those I knew who were there..

Response by SGT Scott Bell made Sep 16 at 2015 10:11 AM

SGT Scott Bell — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 10:11:37 -0400

My Dad did