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David Valley

Feels Good to Be Successful

David Valley examines his participation the Pusan Perimeter, Invasion of Inchon, and Pyongyang battles. He says after they were pushed back to Pusan they had the North Koreans on the run after the invasion at Inchon. He witnessed North Korean soldiers stripped to ensure they did not have weapons. Although he did not like killing people, he notes it felt good to be successful. He says Pyongyang was already deserted when he arrived and had fun opening a bank vault in Pyongyang.

Edward Rowny

The Landing Saved the Marine Corps

Edward Rowny provides valuable insight into the planning of the Incheon Landing, a pivotal operation during the Korean War. As a key member of the planning team, he explains how they successfully persuaded the Joint Chiefs of Staff to approve the mission, despite its considerable risks. He further emphasizes the operation’s significance, noting that it not only advanced UN efforts but also helped preserve the future of the Marine Corps. Consequently, the operation became a turning point in the war.

Successful Landing in Incheon

Edward Rowny recounts his experience working alongside General MacArthur during the Incheon Landing, overseeing the operation’s three waves. He provides a detailed account of the complex logistics required to execute the landing. After its success, he vividly recalls General MacArthur's elation as the mission was declared a triumph. During the third wave, he accompanied General Edward Almond to visit the troops and reflects on the controversial decision to push the forces forward across the Han River.

Elbert H. Collins

Incheon Landing

In preparation for the Incheon Landing, Elbert Collins recalls taking shelter in a warehouse during a typhoon that hit the area. He details the extensive preparations they received and the instructions for the landing. However, he admits that he was so scared at the time that he couldn’t focus on following the directions. Despite the fear, he pressed forward with the mission.

Ernest Benson

"Not Like in the Movies"

Ernest Benson recalls landing in Korea at Incheon. He notes it was not like what he saw in the movies as he could hear explosions in the distance even though Incheon was already secure when he arrived and he rolled out of the landing craft instead of charging out. Additionally, he learns incoming mail did not mean mail from home but instead was enemy artillery fire.

Fidel Diaz

A Scary Place

Fidel Diaz describes how scary it was his first few nights in Korea after the Inchon Landing. He shares he was part of the Incheon landing and had North Korean forces trapped between them and Buson. He remembers seeing other soldiers that had been captured by North Koreans and how they were tortured was an effective form of psychological warfare. He shares North Koreans got frighteningly close to his foxhole as they had knifed the soldiers in the next foxhole over.

Jack Allen

The Incheon Landing

Jack Allen recalls serving in the Mediterranean when the war in Korea broke out and soon finding himself in Korea. He shares his reaction to witnessing the infamous Incheon Landing as a reserve on the ship while waiting for his moment to take part. He describes seeing one of his friends take cover in a hole while dodging a mortar, but the hole had been a latrine, unfortunately covering his friend in waste.

Lacy Bethea Jr.

Incheon Landing

Lacy Bethea recalls participating in the Incheon Landing. He was part of "D+2." He believes he was in the 4th or 5th wave of troops that landed on Incheon. He laments observing a soldier sacrificing his life by jumping on a grenade. When the Marines landed that day, it was their first combat exposure since World War II.