What Is The Bitter Story of One of the Korean War’s Last American Deaths?

2015-08-06 23:16:45 -0400

On July 27, 1953, the Korean War came to an end—but not soon enough for one American Marine.

In the hours before warring nations signed the armistice that would end the Korean War, the doctors and Marines at the Easy Med hospital were keeping vigil over a wounded comrade. The medics had seen countless Marines die under their care, but this one was different. He would be the last. LIFE described the somber mood:

http://time.com/3965921/korean-war-armistice/

The Story of One of the Last Americans to Die in the Korean War

On July 27, 1953, the Korean War came to an end—but not soon enough for one American Marine

Response by Cpl Dennis F. made Aug 7 at 2015 12:19 AM

2015-08-07 00:19:49 -0400

I believe that if I were to die in combat, it would be an honor to be the last to die......because it would finally be over ....for everyone.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2015 9:50 AM

2015-08-07 09:50:37 -0400

Semper Fidelis and thank God for US Navy Corpsmen. Joined the Navy and ended up in 1MarDiv.