He recalls leaving the landing craft with his 72-pound flamethrower on his back. At long last someone shared their memories, good and bad. (U.S. Marine Corps video by LCpl Garett Burns) 2.8K2.8K 172 comments 1K shares Share Theres no comparison between the two where physical hardship is concerned. And I just looked in his eyes and he looked in mine, and he ran that way and I ran the other way." Today, 415 Ohioans are still missing in the Korean War -- 6% of all U.S. MIAs in the conflict. Learn more Download all available information for this organization plus form 990 pdf files to your computer, laptop, and phone. Dimensions: 3" x 11". Phil is a member of the Chosin Few, VFW, American Legion, AMVETS, Marine Corps League, The Marine Corp Heritage Foundation, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Korean War Veteran, and a DAV. This organization has no recorded board members. Then every hair on his body stands straight out. He was just 21 years old at his death. I was his Sargent." We couldn't get across the river because the current was so high we couldn't put a cable acrossI turned and looked and here's a little girl and a little boy standing there they looked like doll babies, hair was hanging down and water was dripping off. The Marines were fortunate to have good weather appear the next morning.To the men of the Chosin Few, that tiny, little star shined so brightly when they needed it most, that it would become the organization's logo in 1983. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The only way into our ranks is to have paid the dues of duty, sacrifice and valor by being there. * Send a letter to the editor, which will be considered for print publication. "It was difficult finding where the companies were. About our editorials: Editorials express the view of the editorial board of cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer -- the senior leadership and editorial-writing staff. To The Chosin Few, thank you for your courageous service. Let us never forget, and forever honor those who fought with such dedication and perseverance for this nations freedoms. Who survived? Click on the link in that email So I gave them everything I had. Membership was open to those who fought at the reservoir. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. He was a City of Elyria Fireman for 25 years and after retirement drove the Lorain County Veterans Van for 14 years. "Joe" Harrison Ager, Army. Whatever we were in that frozen long-ago and whatever we are now, we are bound as one for life in an exclusive fraternity of honor. American military leaders were caught off guard at the Chosin Reservoir. Sign in. What happened to their friends and comrades? Copyright 2021 Pro Publica Inc. data download, View expense details with membership or
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