Korean War: "Massacre Valley" Hoengseong
Article about: Hi Tate, I noticed you're from Taipei, Taiwan which begs to ask your interest in the Korean War and where exactly you'll be visiting so I can give you more local locations to visit. Also, I
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Re: Korean War: "Massacre Valley" Hoengseong
Very very interesting. Although more recent than ww2 there are sure exiting spots to search. And all the parts tell a story... Keep up the good work !
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Wow, very interesting !! Have you ever been to the "Walled City of Kasan" just north of Taegu ?? My uncle was killed there. I have always wanted to go to Korea and see where he died. God Bless my Uncle Harold and all those who died.
George.
gthompsonjr2003@yahoo.com
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Intresting indeed!
As in january 1951 the first Belgian troops took part at thise war ;there is a expo going on at thise momment at the Brussels War museum.
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I would love to go hunting in Korea. my uncle was a medic & he would never talk about it.a lot of the relics would nice to find since most of them were ww2 leftovers. I'm sure my uncle probably got a lot of crap being that he was a German- American. when I got my German helmet restored I had the guy put his name in it. may he R.I.P. I have a m-51 field jacket & one of the long cold weather field trench coats. I also bought a new? hbt uniform from a vets family it is stamped 1947. also I have a marine poncho with a staff sgt name painted inside & he painted U.S.M.C. & drew the 1st mar div patch on the left sleeve, it is also like new the leather parts look brand new also it had the wooden balls on the strings, they are still nicely covered in the original varnish. good luck with your hunting, if you go back there.
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Thanks for the support HKV!
KySoldier,
No, I haven't done any reading or research in that area of South Korea yet. If you
ever do deside to visit, then I'll definitely find out what I can and see about finding
where you uncle may've been killed. But Daegu is now a major, spralling city and
nothing like what you're uncle may have seen or been to.
stuka f,
It's funny you mentioned about the Belgian involvement because I was just doing some research and there was a battalion involved in "The battle of Imjin river" in April of 1951 and I know their exact positions in that battle. I haven't been there but it's in the plans for a Spring visit. It's a miracle they weren't wiped out....
crazy horse,
Yeah, a lot of these relics are exactly that. WW2 surplus and leftovers! Now if only I could start collecting actual uniforms from the Korean war which is a goal of
mine in the not too distant future! Thanks!
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I'm visiting Korea next month, could you please show me the place with google map?
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Lovely finds well done.
Your mag is nice, I think you will need to empty it to clear out all the muck. Give it a good wash and remove the rust lumps by scraping them off with a knife, then give it a rub down with a wire brush or one of those metal type scouring pads. Finish off by washing once again in fresh water with an old toothbrush to remove the last of any loose residue. Then dry it well and leave it for at least a couple of days to completely dry out (longer could be better). Then using either a metal sealer or more easily obtained a matt varnish, paint it over the whole mag both inside and out. This must really cover all surfaces to seal the metal from the air and that's it.
Obviously when displaying try to keep it out of a damp atmosphere and it will remain in this state, a good display piece you could also replace the rounds. Ive personally had no problems using this method for my finds and Im hoping all the items used will be readily available where you are.
Keep up the good work on a little known side of the hobby.
LUCKYSTRIKE
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