Search
Search
Search Results
6 results returned
Surprise! Off to War
Mr. Himes recalls joining up to be sent to Korea in quick fashion - so quick his mother barely had time to react at all, let alone try to stop him.
Premonitions of Death
Mr. Himes recalls a friend telling him during the voyage to Korea that he feared he wouldn’t survive two weeks. Mr Himes then describes his friend’s fate.
Battle of Hill 187
Mr Himes describes his role in the Battle of Hill 187 - the worst action he was involved in while in Korea.
Out on Patrol
Mr. Himes describes the types of patrols in No Man’s Land (the valley separating the coalition force and Chinese held hills) that would be conducted under the cover of darkness, and recalls his participation in them.
Impressions of the Enemy
Mr. Himes recalls his impression of the Chinese enemy, particularly his shock at the numbers of bodies sacrificed.
Prejudice From ‘Real War’ Veterans
Mr. Himes recalls the poor attitude of the legions and their members toward Korean War Veterans upon their return home. He describes one particular instance of prejudice during his first attempt to join the legion.
- Date modified: