Charlie Kaurneckis Chorion Valley, Korea 1952 “Sarah, roll the wallpaper off the walls, we’re moving.” This was Charley. He had a negative comment for every ethnic group. Did he know his own? When I told him that I was Jewish and from New York, he exclaimed, “Oh, a New York Irishman! From now on… Continue reading Charley Korea 1952
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Attack: Hill 117
Attack:Hill 117 Chorwon Valley Tuesday August 8, 1952 Our front lawn was plated with discarded C-Ration cans, and embedded with Bouncing Betties (land mines). A free lane leading to the valley in front of us assured us that we would never have a date with Betty. Lt. Sidney, our company commander visited our bunkers to… Continue reading Attack: Hill 117
An Intrepid Hero
An Intrepid Hero Chorwon Valley, Korea: August 12, 1952. Mail call! Some men from Company L gathered under a grove of trees on the reverse slope of their bunkers. Our terrified mail drove up with the mail. He quickly called out a number of names, tore back to his jeep then sped off to the rear.… Continue reading An Intrepid Hero
Col. Sid As We Knew Him
Colonel “Sid” As We Knew Him In Section 66, Site 5912, Arlington National Cemetery rests Lt. W. A. Sidney (Col. Ret.), airborne paratrooper and multi-decorated commander of Company L, 15th Regt. 3rd Infantry Division in Korea (1952). Interred with him was his gifted military foresight. Unfortunately, the details of this man who saved numerous lives in… Continue reading Col. Sid As We Knew Him