50 years ago today - 11 Oct 1950

[Ed Evanhoe <ede@oio.net>]

October 11

In the 1st Cavalry Division sector, the 27th Commonwealth Brigade, 
supported by B Company, 6th Tank Battalion, crossed the Imjin River and 
followed the 5th Cavalry Regiment northeastward on what they thought was a 
parallel road.  They were wrong and had to turn back and try another 
route.   Going was slow for the 5th Cavalry Regiment as they were 
continually forced to clear enemy strong points on the hills overlooking 
the road and mines from the road.    In the 7th Cavalry sector, the 3rd 
Battalion crossed the Yesong River early in the morning and attacked 
north.  Thus, all three 1st Cavalry Division regiments were now north of 
the 38th Parallel and driving into North Korea.

On the east flank of the 1st Cavalry Division, the 1st ROK Division crossed 
the Imjin River at Korangp'o-ri and attacked northwest on a road which 
converged with the one taken by the 5th Cavalry Regiment.

On the east coast, 3rd and Capital ROK Division troops continued their 
fight to clear Wonsan and by evening, 3rd ROK Division troops held high 
ground a mile north of the city while Capital ROK Division troops secured 
Wonsan airfield.   The airfield was in good condition and became 
operational immediately.

At Inch'on, X Corps closed its headquarters ashore and opened aboard the 
USS Mt. McKinley.


Ed Evanhoe, PO Box 916, Antlers, OK, 74523
Author: DARKMOON: Eighth Army Special Operations in the Korean War
Life Member: Special Forces & Special Operations Associations
Web site:  http://www.korean-war.com