Korea July 1952

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I'm looking for information about coastal action in the Hangnam area around 
July 1952.

A ship I am writing about, the USS CURRIER DE-700, was involved in a dual 
with some shore batteries around Hangnam in early July 1952. A particularly 
memorable exchange took place on July 4th. In interviewing a couple of crew 
members there seems to be a difference of opinion as to whether the batteries 
were on the mainland or a small harbor island either at Hangnam or somewhat 
south of there.

During the same period, the CURRIER rescued the pilot of an AD4 who went down 
while attacking targets in the area. They seem to remember that the pilot was 
from the carrier Boxer.

I have checked a half dozen books on the Korean War and find very little 
reference to action on Korea's eastern shore in mid 1952 and absolutely no 
mention of Hangnam or carrier activity during that time frame. The fellows 
are not wrong on their dates because I have access to official USN records 
that put the USS CURRIER and the Boxer, along with several other ships, in 
the Wonson/Hangnam area in July 1952. 

While the small action that took place may not have made it into the history 
books, it was a big deal to the crewmen on the CURRIER and a very big deal to 
the Navy pilot who went into the sea. Perhaps someone on this list can help 
me understand what was going on in that area at that time? I'm looking for 
either a brief summary or a suggestion on what reference book(s) might shed 
some light on my question?

Thanks to all for your help.      

Dick Bale
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