I thought you might like to see a couple of old pictures that I took in Korea. This was the prisoners exchange. I was there and want everyone to know that they took off all their clothes do to thier shorts and threw them at us. They did not want to go back looking like they were taken care of. This was a long time ago…
Sgt. Bob Holmes, 135XXXX
Yes sir a long time ago. Not many Korean War veterans still around. My friend Bud Mack was a Korean War vet. He was a good man. God rest his soul. God bless you Sgt. Bob Holmes. Semper Fi.
I’m a K Vet. 5/11/52. 10/1/52. A / 1/5. A good friend was captured at Chosin. 28 months in prison camp. Dewey E Britain. God rest his soul. My name is Bob Penkwitz. If anyone might know me. God Bless you Sgt Holmes. And Semper Fi
The Frozen Chosen. Thank you for your service. And yes, I do know you,Bob. You are a Marine. Semper Fi Forever. God Bless you!
AWSOME!
My First Sgt. in Vietnam was a veteran of Korea. I learned so much from him.
One of the few were the prouder (0321) ‘73…81.
Semper fi !
I was living in a tent in Korea, Oct 1978 to Mar 1979. Thankfully no one was shooting at me. But lord have mercy, it was COLD! I cannot imagine the horrors the Chosin Marines endured. I will always remember the hospitality of the Korean people to the Marines, something not afforded to the US Army. LOL!
Bob I was there for Team Spirit in 78 living in a tent at Yeacheon Air Base. Not much fun and doesn’t come close to the experience the Chosin Marines went through. You are absolutely correct about the Korean people loving Marines. They know what we did for them and would bend over backwards to do things for you once they found out you were a Marine. The one country in West Pac they were glad to have you there.
Where I am at in N.E. PA it is 9 degrees this morning with a wind chill of -2. I’m sure the Chosin Marines would find it downright balmy. Stay warm and stay safe.
Semper Fi!
My father, a WW2, Korea, &Vietnam vet didn’t talk much, but he did talk about the extreme cold. He did say you could smell the Chinese before they stomped their feet & blew their bugles to attack. Bodies would stack up 2&3 high & they would keep coming. I was born 4 months after he left for Korea & was almost 2 yrs old before he met me. Proud of my father MGY/SGT William j. Wesling. Semper -Fi in Heaven Dad.
I sense and feel your pride for your father. I’m sure he’s super proud of you. Semper Fi. We’ll all muster once again in heaven!OOORAH
Was near there in ’54 at Munson Ni near Freedom Gate.
My older brother was at the Chosin Reservoir. I asked how did he endure the cold and he told me they took socks off the Dead Marines for added hand warmers. No Marines are left behind.
Semper Fi
USMC 64- 67 Vietnam 1965
Sgt. Holmes,
THANK YOU for your service and sacrifice!! Men like you and the others here, are a BIG part of the legacy of our Corps warrior ethos!
Semper Fi!
Great picture. May I copy it and the accompanying story with credit to you in a Facebook Group?
Great little group on Facebook. Join if you wish.
(The Korean War’s Chosin Reservoir) I hope this is allowed..