Mauro C. Lino
Bio
Mauro C. Lino was born on November 22, 1932, in the Philippines. He worked in the fields with his father and siblings until he enlisted in the Philippine military on September 20, 1950. The war in Korea had already begun, and he soon found himself fighting on the front lines. He showed no fear as he was transferred from one hot spot to another and did the job he had to do. He remembered the rain as being particularly difficult to deal with and the kindness of the Korean children as something to look forward too. He is very proud to have survived the war.
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The Front Line Experience
Mauro C. Lino describes his experience on the front lines of Korea. He recalls being sent to the front at one point with instructions to use only grenades and to withhold firing the automatic rifle until the enemy was upon them. He shares that many were killed, though he does not how many fell from his hand for there were so many in the battle.
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Challenges and Comfort in Battle
Mauro C. Lino discusses some of the challenges and comforts of being on the front line. He describes the harshness of the cold weather, the delay in receiving winter clothing, and how the rain only added to the misery. He also recalls the comfort that the Korean children added by having them there to help with cooking and washing, as well as their kind company.
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