Korean War Legacy Project

Dennis Smith

Bio

Dennis Smith served in the United States Army, serving overseas in Japan and Korea. His submitted photos document some of his experiences during his time in the service. A wide range of photographs include landscapes, street views, architecture, living conditions, American soldiers, and Koreans.

Photos

Testing and Registration Center

Subject : Testing and Registration Center, Dennis Smith
Description : A picture of Dennis Smith standing next to the Testing and Registration Center.
Coverage : Uijeongbu, Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Testing and Registration Center

Dennis Smith-Honorable Discharge Certificate

Subject : Honorable Discharge Certificate
Description : Dennis Smith's Honorable Discharge Certificate.
Coverage : 12/31/60
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 12/31/60

Dennis Smith-Honorable Discharge Certificate

Twenty Four Hours Discussion Leaders Course Completion Certificate- Dennis Smith

Subject : certificate
Description : The Headquarters I US Corps certificate confirming Dennis Smith's completion of the Twenty Four Hours Discussion Leaders Course.
Coverage : 09/30/53
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 09/30/53

Twenty Four Hours Discussion Leaders Course Completion Certificate- Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith Service Information

Subject : document
Description : A document with the information of Dennis Smith's military service.
Coverage :
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA

Dennis Smith Service Information

Dennis Smith's Geneva Conventions Identification Card

Subject : Geneva Conventions Identification Card
Description : Dennis Smith's Geneva Conventions Identification Card.
Coverage :
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA

Dennis Smith's Geneva Conventions Identification Card

Military Camp

Subject : L to R: BN Headquarters, PX Beerhall, Portable Crane
Description : A picture of a military camp location. From L to R: BN Headquarters, PX Beerhall, Portable Cran. Taken in Uijeongbu, Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Uijeongbu, Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Military Camp

Korean School

Subject : school
Description : A picture of a Korean school. On the back of this picture, Dennis Smith wrote: Dedication of this School. Taken in Uijeongbu, Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Uijeongbu, Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Korean School

Chang Duk Palace

Subject : Chang Duk Palace
Description : A picture of one of the buildings in Chang Duk Palace. Taken in Seoul in 1953-1954
Coverage : Seoul 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Chang Duk Palace

Dennis Smith

Subject : Dennis Smith, aircraft, trucks
Description : A picture of Dennis Smith.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Dennis Smith

Korean Gate

Subject : gate
Description : A picture of an old gate in Korea.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Korean Gate

Procession

Description : A picture of people carrying a traditional carriage through the streets.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Procession

Korean Man

Description : A picture of a Korean man holding up a flag during a public gathering.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Korean Man

Japanese Currency

Description : Japanese Currency, worth 10 Yen.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Japanese Currency

Article on Dennis Smith

Subject : article
Description : An article clipping on Dennis Smith, who at the time was “participating in reconstruction work in South Korea.”
Coverage :
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA

Article on Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith

Subject : Dennis Smith
Description : A picture of Dennis Smith (then a Private). He became a PFC on October 1, 1953 and a Corporal on April 10, 1954.
Coverage : 1953
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953

Dennis Smith

Title : COK Roster Picture

Subject : COK, troops
Description : A picture of the COK. Taken on 1/6/53 at Fort Devens, MA.
Coverage : Fort Devens, MA 1/6/53
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 01/06/53

Title : COK Roster Picture

Title : Christmas Card 1

Subject : card
Description : The front of a Christmas card Dennis Smith sent to his family.
Coverage :
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA

Title : Christmas Card 1

Title : Christmas Card 1 Interior

Subject : card
Description : The inside of Christmas card 1.
Coverage :
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA

Title : Christmas Card 1 Interior

Title : Christmas Card 2

Subject : card
Description : The front of another Christmas card Dennis Smith sent to his family while in Korea.
Coverage :
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA

Title : Christmas Card 2

Title : Christmas Card 2 Interior

Subject : card
Description : The interior of another Christmas card Dennis Smith sent to his family while in Korea.
Coverage :
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA

Title : Christmas Card 2 Interior

Title : Dennis Smith

Subject : Dennis Smith, rifle
Description : A picture of Dennis Smith holding up a rifle.
Coverage :
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA

Title : Dennis Smith

Title : Departure: NY Harbor. Destination: Japan!

Subject : soldiers, ship
Description : A picture of soldiers on a ship in the NY Harbor that will take them to Japan. Taken on 5/27/1953 in NY Harbor
Coverage : NY Harbor, 5/27/1953
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 05/27/53

Title : Departure: NY Harbor. Destination: Japan!

Dennis Smith at the Eta Jima Service Club

Description : A picture of Dennis Smith in a garden by the Service Club in Eta Jima, Japan. Taken in July of 1953.
Coverage : July 1953 Eta Jima, Japan
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : July 1953

Dennis Smith at the Eta Jima Service Club

Barracks

Subject : barracks
Description : A picture of the section of the barracks in which Dennis Smith stayed at during his time in Japan and Korea.
Coverage :
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA

Barracks

Dennis Smith

Subject : Dennis Smith
Description : A picture of Dennis Smith lying on the ground. He wrote for this picture: A tough life. Taken in August of 1953.
Coverage : Eta Jima, Japan August 1953
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : August 1953

Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith

Subject : Dennis Smith
Description : A picture of Dennis Smith. Taken in August of 1953 at Eta Jima, Japan.
Coverage : Eta Jima, Japan August 1953
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : August 1953

Dennis Smith

Mt. Fuji Postcard

Subject : postcard
Description : A postcard of Mt. Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi.
Coverage :
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA

Mt. Fuji Postcard

Brothers

Subject : brothers, child, infant
Description : A picture of a child (“Boy-san”- Dennis Smith) carrying his younger brother (“Baby-san”-Dennis Smith) on his back.
Coverage :
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA

Brothers

Street in Kure

Subject : street
Description : A picture of a street in Kure. taken in August of 1953.
Coverage : August 1953 Kure
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : August 1953

Street in Kure

Choir

Description : A picture of a troop teaching and singing American songs to Japanese people while using chopsticks as batons.
Coverage :
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA

Choir

US Naval Ship General C.C. Ballou

Subject : US Naval Ship General C.C. Ballou
Description : A picture of the US Naval Ship General C.C. Ballou. This was the ship on which Dennis Smith traveled from Sasebo to Yokohama.
Coverage :
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA

US Naval Ship General C.C. Ballou

Welcome to the Far East!

Subject : sign
Description : A picture of a sign that says “Welcome to the Far East, Soldier.”
Coverage : 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Welcome to the Far East!

Ken Carter and KATUSA Jim

Subject : Ken Carter and KATUSA Jim
Description : A picture of Dennis Smith's 'cohort' Ken Carter and KATUSA Jim next to him.
Coverage : 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Ken Carter and KATUSA Jim

Color Guard

Subject : color guard
Description : A picture of the Color Guard for the day on which this picture was taken. Dennis Smith's First Sergeant is the man on the extreme left.
Coverage : 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Color Guard

Special Arrival Via Helicopter!

Subject : helicopter, soldiers
Description : “The helicopter dropping off the General when he gave us the Meritorious Unit Award. Quite a dust storm!”-Dennis Smith
Coverage : 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Special Arrival Via Helicopter!

General and Col. Barnes

Subject : General, Col. Barnes
Description : A picture of the General and Col. Barnes walking along. “That tent is like the one I call home.”-Dennis Smith
Coverage : 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

General and Col. Barnes

Award Ceremony

Subject : General, Award Ceremony
Description : A picture of the Meritorious Unit Award Ceremony taking place. The General is reading the Award papers.
Coverage : 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Award Ceremony

Ken Carter and Dennis Smith

Subject : Ken Carter, Dennis Smith
Description : A picture of Ken Carter and Dennis Smith at the TI&E Tent.
Coverage : 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Ken Carter and Dennis Smith

Korean Women in Bombed Area

Subject : Korean women, bombed area
Description : A picture of two Korean women walking across a bombed area.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Korean Women in Bombed Area

Wash Day

Subject : clothing
Description : A picture of clothes being hung up on a clothes line to dry on washing day.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Wash Day

Secret Gardens of the Emperor's Palace (Korea)

Subject : palace, Korean traditional building
Description : A picture of an all wood roof inside the Secret Gardens in the Emperor's Palace in Korea. Taken on October 11, 1953 in Korea.
Coverage : Korea 10/11/1953
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 10/11/53

Secret Gardens of the Emperor's Palace (Korea)

South Korean Capitol Building

Subject : Capitol Building of South Korea
Description : A picture of the Capitol Building of South Korea in Seoul. The R.O.K. flag is proudly waving in the wind. Taken on October 11, 1953.
Coverage : Seoul, South Korea 10/11/1953
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 10/11/53

Lieutenant Siewers

Subject : Lieutenant Siewers, camera
Description : A picture of Lieutenant Frederick W Siewers. Taken in 1953-1954.
Coverage : 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Lieutenant Siewers

Remembering Korea

Subject : Announcement
Description : An announcement urging the US and UN personnel to learn Korean culture and Korean history and to bring these memories back home. Taken in Seoul, South Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Seoul South Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Remembering Korea

Korean School Children's Performance

Subject : Korean school children
Description : A picture of Korean school children singing a song for the GI's. The school's principal is the man on the stage and the teacher of the children is the woman near the pole.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Korean School Children's Performance

E-x-c-e-r-c-i-s-e!

Subject : Korean school children
Description : A picture of Korean school children performing a dance routine for GI's stationed in Korea. Taken in 1953-1954
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

E-x-c-e-r-c-i-s-e!

Korean School Children's Performance

Subject : Korean school children
Description : Korean school children presenting a short skit to GI's stationed in Korea while waving R.O.K. and U.S. flags.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Korean School Children's Performance

Bringing 3 R's to Frontlines

Subject : news article
Description : A news article which focuses on the many different roles the Army had during the Korean War, including fighting for Korea, and teaching soldiers basic education all at once. Provided by Dennis Smith.
Coverage :
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA

Bringing 3 R's to Frontlines

Construction of Friendship School

Subject : Chon Hyon Primary School/Friendship School, construction
Description : A picture of the construction of the Friendship School/Chon Hyon Primary School taking place. The school was being built approximately a quarter of a mile from where Dennis Smith was stationed. The sign says: FRIENDSHIP SCHOOL SCHOOL (Chon Hyon Primary School): A project of 48 “All American” F.A.B.N. 1343 Engineering Combat BN. 512 Enor. Dump Truck Co. project IM1. United States Armed Forces Assistance to Korea Program. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Construction of Friendship School

Lieutenant George K. Sites

Subject : Lieutenant George K. Sites
Description : A picture of “good old” Lieutenant George K. Sites. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Lieutenant George K. Sites

Streets of Korea

Subject : Korean street, Korean men, Korean women
Description : A picture of Korean people walking one of the many streets of Korea.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Streets of Korea

War Torn Building

Subject : Building
Description : A picture of a war-torn building in downtown Seoul.
Coverage : Seoul, Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Times Square of Seoul

Subject : Seoul Times Square, man, bicycle
Description : A picture of the Times Square of Seoul.
Coverage : Seoul, Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Times Square of Seoul

Living on the Streets

Subject : homeless Korean, streets
Description : A picture of a homeless Korean person living on the streets. “Home is where you find it.”-Dennis Smith
Coverage : Seoul, Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Living on the Streets

Construction

Subject : soldiers, building
Description : A picture of soldiers working on constructing a building. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Construction

Mr. Decker

Subject : Mr. Decker
Description : A picture of Dennis Smith's friend Mr. Decker. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Mr. Decker

Bill Slavik and Claude Yast

Subject : Bill Slavik,Claude Yast, camera
Description : A picture of Bill Slavik admiring Claude Yast's new camera. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Bill Slavik and Claude Yast

Dennis Smith

Subject : Dennis Smith, helicopter
Description : A picture of Dennis Smith standing next to “his chopper.” Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith

Subject : Dennis Smith
Description : A picture of Dennis Smith. Taken by Smith's houseboy “Kim.” Smith wrote on the back of the photo, “ [A] pretty good [picture] considering he tried to take it with the lenses towards him.” Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Dennis Smith

The Pledge

Subject : soldiers
Description : A photo of three soldiers following after a commander in oath. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

The Pledge

Earl Welsh

Subject : Earl Welsh, mountains
Description : Earl Welsh, a friend of Dennis Smith, taking pictures. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Earl Welsh

Dennis Smith

Subject : Dennis Smith
Description : A picture of Dennis Smith. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Dennis Smith

Korean Boy

Subject : Korean boy, pet bird
Description : A picture of a Korean boy with his pet bird. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Korean Boy

Lt. Frederick W Siewers

Subject : Lt. Frederick W Siewers
Description : A picture of Lieutenant Frederick W Siewers. Taken in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Lt. Frederick W Siewers

Small Korean Village

Subject : Korean village
Description : A picture of a small Korean village located outside Dennis Smith's BN area. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Small Korean Village

Dennis Smith

Subject : Dennis Smith, flagpole
Description : A picture of Dennis Smith climbing up to the top of a flag pole. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith Laughing at the World

Subject : Dennis Smith
Description : A picture of Dennis Smith “laughing at the world.” Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Dennis Smith Laughing at the World

Bulletin Board

Subject : bulletin board, Dennis Smith
Description : A picture of Dennis Smith pointing to “the best state” in the US on the map hung on the World News Bulletin Board, which kept the US soldiers in Korea caught up to what was happening worldwide. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Bulletin Board

Family Laundry Postcard

Subject : postcard
Description : A postcard of a Korean family doing the laundry near Seoul, South Korea.
Coverage : Seoul, South Korea
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Family Laundry Postcard

13 Story Pagoda

Subject : 13 Story Pagoda, Korean men
Description : A postcard of a 13-foot story pagoda in Seoul, South Korea.
Coverage : Seoul, South Korea
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

13 Story Pagoda

Title : Soldiers

Subject : soldiers
Description : A picture of soldiers looking at each other during a routine. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Title : Soldiers

Inspection

Subject : soldiers,
Description : A picture of an inspection taking place. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Inspection

1343D Engineer C Battalion Headquarters

Subject : 1343D Engineer C Battalion Headquarters
Description : A picture of the 1343D Engineer C Battalion Headquarters. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

1343D Engineer C Battalion Headquarters

Young Korean Performer

Subject : Korean performer
Description : A picture of a young Korean man performing tricks near a shrine. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Young Korean Performer

Mr. Decker

Subject : Decker
Description : A picture of Decker working at his desk. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Mr. Decker

Recess

Subject : Korean school children, Korean school
Description : Recess time! Korean school children take a break from academic work at a Korean school. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Dennis Smith and Friends

Subject : Dennis Smith, fellow soldiers
Description : A picture of Dennis Smith with fellow soldiers. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Dennis Smith and Friends

Looking Over the Latest

Subject : soldiers, bulletin board
Description : A picture of soldiers looking over the latest news at the bulletin board. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Looking Over the Latest

1343D Engineer C Battalion Mess Hall

Subject : mess hall
Description : A picture of the 1343D Engineer C Battalion Mess Hall. The sign says: MEMBERS ONLY. Wednesday: Bar-(Open) 1730-2230, Club-(Open) 1730-2300. Saturdays: Bar (Open)-1730-2330, Club (Open)- 1730-2330. Sundays: Bar (Open)- 1300-2230, Club (Open)- 1300-2300. (All in military time) Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

1343D Engineer C Battalion Mess Hall

Soldier

Subject : soldier
Description : A picture of a soldier standing in position. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Soldier

Four Soldiers

Subject : soldiers
Description : A picture of four proud soldiers. Taken in Korea in 1953-1954.
Coverage : Korea 1953-1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Four Soldiers

Coming Home

Subject : Dennis Smith
Description : A picture of Dennis Smith finally coming home.
Coverage :
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : 1953-1954

Coming Home

Welcome Home Dinner

Subject : Dennis Smith, family
Description : A picture of Dennis Smith having a welcome home dinner with family.
Coverage : Connecticut October 1954
Creator : Dennis Smith
Publisher : Dennis Smith
Contributor : Jongwoo Han
Rights : KWVA veterans & KWVDA
Date : October 1954

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