50 years ago today - 3 Aug 1950

[Ed Evanhoe <ede@oio.net>]

Aug 3, 1950

The following morning Headquarters, 27th at Chindong-ni, came under heavy 
fire from a bluff above the town.  A North Korean battalion had infiltrated 
during the night.  Following a period of confusion, and thanks to 1st 
Battalion arrival late the night before, the enemy was routed.   An hour or 
so later second North Korean battalion joined the first but all enemy 
troops were driven off with heavy loses.

In other sectors, fighting continued as enemy pockets were reduced.
Ed Evanhoe, PO Box 916, Antlers, OK, 74523
Author: DARKMOON: Eighth Army Special Operations in the Korean War
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