Philip Forzley
Bio
Located below are two pieces–A Memoir: Christmas in Korea and How War Has Affected The People of Korea As Seen By A Worcester GI–written by Philip Forzley.
A Memoir: Christmas in Korea offers a soldier’s Christmas Eve experience in Korea in 1952. Christmas memories are recounted and traditions are shared among soldiers.
In How War Has Affected the People of Korea As Seen By A Worcester GI, Philip Forzley shares his account of war-torn Korea during his time as a corporal attached to the 171st Evacuation Hospital in Taejon (Daejeon). He covers as wide array of topics ranging from climate, destruction, and food shortages to education, religion, and the economy.
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A Memoir: Christmas in Korea
Phillip Forzley offers a soldier's Christmas Eve experience in Korea in 1952. Here he shares the soldier's memories of holidays past. To avoid the Christmas Eve gathering taking place, the soldier volunteered for a guard shift. (See A Memoir: Christmas in Korea photo below for continued story.)
A Memoir: Christmas in Korea 2
Phillip Forzley offers a soldier's Christmas Eve experience in Korea in 1952. He continues the soldier's story with faith related memories and details his celestial view while on guard. The star the soldier sees jogs his memory of faith related parallels. Distant voices are heard above the wind and snow. (See A Memoir: A Christmas in Korea photo below for continued story.)
A Memoir: Christmas in Korea 3
Phillip Forzley offers a soldier's Christmas Eve experience in Korea in 1952. Continuing, he details the soldier leaving his post in search of the voices. Locating the source, the mess tent, the soldier peers inside to find Korean soldiers alongside American soldiers participating in the Christmas Eve event. In closing, the soldier finds himself, despite his previous wishes, participating in song that Christmas Eve.
How War Has Affected The People Of Korea As Seen By A Worcester GI
This photo serves as the lead to Philip Forzley's written work--How War Has Affected The People Of Korea As Seen By A Worcester GI. Two females are shown carrying small children past a small structure with a fence. Mountains are shown in the distance.
How War Has Affected The People Of Korea As Seen By A Worcester GI
Philip Forzley shares his account of war-torn Korea during his time as a corporal attached to the 171st Evacuation Hospital in Taejon (Daejeon). He describes Korea's climate--cold winters and hot summers--as one of the greatest sufferings of the people. He details the destructive state of housing in both urban and rural areas and recounts the scarcity of food among the people. He reports the state of business as well as civilian transportation and the Korean government's efforts in continuing to provide education for its youth. He mentions that religion is not neglected or forgotten among the people. (See photo below for continued story.)
How War Has Affected The People Of Korea As Seen By A Worcester GI
Philip Forzley shares his account of war-torn Korea during his time as a corporal attached to the 171st Evacuation Hospital in Taejon (Daejeon). Continuing, he further details religious observances during this time and attributes most of the work taking place during the crisis to the Korean women. He recounts early resentment of the American GI but shares that it faded over time, especially among the Korean children. He concludes with an assessment of the Korean economy and leaves the reader questioning the conditions beyond the Parallel.
