50 years ago today - 13 Aug 1950

[Ed Evanhoe <ede@oio.net>]

August 13, 1950

South of Yongsan the 27th Infantry continued toward the city while to the 
east the 1st Battalion, 23rd advanced from Miryang.  By mid-afternoon both 
columns had reached their objectives, the high ground north and east of 
Yongsan.  By evening the two North Korean battalions which had manned the 
roadblock east of Yongsan had been defeated and survivors fled to the west 
across the hills and mountains.

In the 25th Division area the 5th Marines received orders to abandon the 
attack and pull back to positions around Chindong-ni. At the same time, 
25th Division regiments received orders to pull back to their previous 
positions.

Meanwhile a new trouble spot developed in the southern end of the 1st 
Cavalry Division area when an enemy regiment crossed the Naktong and 
established itself on Hill 409 near Hyongp'ung.   Elements of the 21st 
Infantry were sent to contain this threat.

Ed Evanhoe, PO Box 916, Antlers, OK, 74523
Author: DARKMOON: Eighth Army Special Operations in the Korean War
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