Index

Adams, Cape Nate L. II, 117n, 136n
Adelman, LtCol Merritt, 215
Advance Attack Group. See U.S. Navy, Task Group 90.1
Africa, 50
African Patriot, SS, 32
Air attacks, North Korean, 104, 295
Air drop, 268
Air Force, U.S., 297
Intelligence, 165
Far East Air Forces (FEAF), 2, 8, 13, 71, 170
Combat Cargo Command, 71, 169
Fifth Air Force, 144, 295
Air strikes. See Air support.
Air support, U.S., 8, 67, 69–71, 102, 144, 145, 153, 166, 167, 170, 180, 181, 201, 208, 223, 235, 236, 243, 246–250, 256, 258, 268, 273, 274, 278, 286, 289, 294, 295
Aircraft, U. S., 13, 70, 145, 236, 243, 295
Air Force, 59, 144
Marine, 69, 86, 88, 93, 170, 215, 223, 226, 238, 295
Navy, 84–87, 102
AD (Skyraiders), 102, 105, 180
Bombers, 144
B-26 (Invader), 13
B-29 (Superfort), 13
F4U (Corsair), 47, 87, 88, 93, 102, 134, 171, 195, 196, 208, 223, 247, 248, 250, 257, 279, 289
F7F (Tigercat), 169, 170, 257
F-51 (Mustang), 13
Helicopter, 27, 144, 167, 172, 187, 202, 290, 295
HO3S-1 Helicopter, 165, 166
OY (Grasshopper), 166, 295
Transport planes, 30
Aircraft, North Korean
Bombers, 2
Stormovik, 165
YAK, 2, 202
YAK III, 165
Aircraft carriers (CV), 81
Aircraft losses, U. S., 294
Allen, Sgt Charles D., 105
Allmon, LCdr Clyde E., USN, 45, 102, 103n
Alma Victory, SS, 32
Almond, MajGen Edward M., USA, 3n, 4, 6, 7, 12, 38, 39, 43–45, 65–67, 71, 77, 78, 151, 183, 244, 262, 291
Altaire, Sgt Marion C., 176, 260
Ambush, North Korean, 220
American Press, SS, 32
American Revolution, 48
American Victory, SS, 32
Ammunition
North Korean, 177
South Korean, 145
U.S., 125, 127, 169, 170, 228, 231, 235, 238, 268
Bombs, 88, 248
Rockets, 69, 70, 88, 107, 134, 169, 248, 263, 278
3.5-inch rockets, 173
WP rockets, 163
Ammunition dump, North Korean, 228, 274
Ammunition dump, U. S., 96
Amphibian tractors, 98, 191–193, 296
Amphibious Doctrine, development, 48–50
Amphibious force flagship (AGC), 79
Amphibious vessels, 81
Anderson, 2d Lt Tilton A., 155–157, 240n, 241, 245, 246, 247n, 249
Andrewes, RAdm Sir William G., RN, 67, 85
ANGLICO, 5, 6, 13, 41, 166
Anyang, 225
ARKANSAS, Point, 81, 83, 84
Armstrong, Capt Victor A., 165
Army Chief of Staff. See Gen J. Lawton Collins
Army, U. S., 5, 8, 47, 49, 50, 59, 75, 103, 296, 297
Amphibious Training, 4, 5
Demobilization 1945–46, 6
Army Units, U. S.
Far East Command. See Far East Command.
Army of Occupation, Japan, 6
Headquarters, U. S. Armed Forces in Korea, 7
Sixth Army, 5, 19
Eighth U. S. Army in Korea (EUSAK), 3, 5–9, 15, 28, 42, 46, 47, 59, 65–67, 73, 85, 144, 170, 171, 184, 198, 253, 254, 285, 291, 292, 295, 298
Tenth Army, 17
I Corps, 171, 253
IX Corps, 171
X Corps, 38, 40, 46, 58, 61, 62, 65, 66, 70, 71, 73, 107, 172, 201, 253, 254, 264, 275, 283, 285, 286, 290, 291, 298; Inception, 43;
Staff, 58;
Tactical Air Command (TAC), 71, 100, 104, 167, 169, 295
1st Cavalry Division, 7, 9, 13, 41, 171, 253, 254, 285
2d Infantry Division, 9, 28, 41, 47, 171, 254
3d Infantry Division, 58, 172
7th Infantry Division, 7, 9, 41, 58, 66, 67, 78, 153, 172, 184, 197, 212, 221, 244, 254, 255, 285, 286, 296
11th Airborne Division, 172
24th Infantry Division, 6–8, 14, 15, 171, 253
25th Infantry Division, 6–9, 171, 254
2d Engineer Special Brigade, 9, 65, 76, 80, 127, 129
187th Airborne RCT, 172, 286, 290, 296
2d Battalion, 238
3d Battalion, 256, 264
5th Regimental Combat Team, 28
17th Infantry Regiment, 67, 184, 279
2d Battalion, 274
31st Infantry Regiment, 184, 221, 254
32d Infantry Regiment, 66, 78, 153, 184, 209, 210, 212, 216, 221, 225, 244, 254, 255, 271, 273, 279, 296
1st Battalion, 225
2d Battalion, 211, 225, 263, 273
3d Battalion, 273, 274
56th Amphibian Tank and Tractor Battalion, 172, 196, 202
Company A, 76, 100, 188, 254
50th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion, 286, 291
2d Engineer Combat Group, 172
73d Engineer (c) Battalion, 76
93d Field Artillery Battalion, 172
96th Field Artillery Battalion, 172, 254
73d Tank Battalion, 79, 172
50th Engineer Port Construction Company, 76
X Corps Special Operations Company, 77, 78n, 256
65th Ordnance and Ammunition Company, 76
441st Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC) Team, 59
163d Military Intelligence Service Detachment (MISD), 59
Arsenal, North Korean, 178
Artillery. See Weapons.
Artillery Support, 243, 246, 268, 270, 273, 278
Asahi Brewery, 106
Ascom City, 138–140, 147, 148, 153, 155, 156, 158, 159, 164, 173, 175, 180, 214, 292
Assault Shipping, 75, 79
Assistant Division Commander, 1st Marine Division. See Brig Gen Edward A. Craig.
Attack Force. See U. S. Navy, Task Force 90.
Attacks, North Korean, 206, 213, 231, 258, 276
Austria, 48
Aviation Gasoline, 169
Babashanian, Maj John G., 34
Babe, 1stLt George A., 210, 259, 260
Badoeng Strait (CVE), USS, 70, 85, 86, 168, 257
BAKER Ferry, 200
Band, 75, 283
Banks, Capt David W., 276
Barges, Japanese, 79
Barome, Hospitalman Philip A., USN, pic.
Barr, MajGen David G., USA, 41, 44, 197, 212, 255, 284, 291, pic.
Barracks ships, 75
Barrett, Maj A. J., 35
Barricades, 277, 279
Barron, Lt. Charles R., USN, 45
Barrow, Maj R. H., 121n, 212, 213, 216n, 220, 226–228, 231
Barstow, California, Annex, Depot of Supplies, 31, 132
Bartley, Maj Whitman S., 123
Bates, Maj W. L., 117n, 121n, 213n, 216, 226n
Battleship, 202
Beaches
BLUE, 63–65, 69, 94, 98, 100–105, 113–118, 120–123, 128, 131, 142, 198, 294, pic.
BLUE One, 98, 100, 113, 116, 121, 122
BLUE Two, 100, 113, 116–118, 121, 122
BLUE Three, 100, 113, 118, 121, 123
GREEN, 64–65, 69, 78, 86–88, 90, 92, 93, 95, 103, 128, 131, 132, 142, 195
RED, 64–65, 69, 94, 95, 98, 101–102, 104, 105, 107, 108, 110–113, 125–128, 132, 139, 142, 152, 198, 294, pic.
YELLOW, 129, 132, 142, 151
Beauchamp, Col Charles E., 221, pic.
Beckley, Lt R. M., USN, 110
Belbusti, 1stLt Albert F., 241
Belgian Victory, USS, 32
Belleau Wood, 11
Benedict, LtCol William E., 45
Berry, LCdr Reuben W., USN, 102n, 103
Bexar (APA), USS, 53
Bey, Capt Robert T., 289n
Bland, Capt Richard F., 220, 222
Blockade, 2
Blood plasma, 228
Bloodsworth Island, 49
BLUEHEARTS, Operation, 6, 172
Bohn, 1stLt Robert D., 90, 91, 93
Bolkow, TSgt George W., 279
Boston, TSgt Kenneth C., 159
Bougainville, 51
Bowser, Col Alpha L., 30n, 34n, 37n, 262
Boxer (CV), USS, 84, 86
Breen, Capt Richard R., 267, 268
Bridge, 184, 188, 197, 199, 216, 219–221, 223, 225, 232, 252, 254. See also Floating Bridge, Kalchon Bridge.
Bridges, Maj David W., 117n, 121n, 122, 123, 213, 226n, 251n, 279n, 280n
Bridging equipment, 40
Briggs, Capt Cameron, USN, 84
British Consulate Hill, 104
Brock, Capt P. W., RN, 178
Brower, Col James H., 131
Brush, Maj Charles H., Jr., 188, 193
Bulldozers, 126
Burris, Cpl Charles E., pic.
Bushe, 1stLt Eugene A., 215, 216n
CALIFORNIA, Point, 81, 85
CAMID, Operation, 19
Canzona, 1stLt Nicholas A., 159
Cape Esperance (CVE), USS, 54
Capps, LCdr Arlie G., USN, 45
Cargo Ships, Attack (AKA), 63, 79, 80, 84
Caribbean, 49
Carlon, 1stLt Francis B., 216n, 217, 273, 279n, 280n
Carpenter, 1stLt Stanley H., 195
Carter, 2dLt Johnny L., 121n, 135n, 140n, 141n, 173, 175, 178
Cashion, 2dLt Dana M., 190, 192
Casualties
North Korean, 94, 123, 141, 150, 156, 158, 159, 161, 164, 171, 173, 177, 196, 211, 215, 228, 231, 241, 260, 263, 284, 286, 289, 297, pic.
United States, 86, 93, 105, 107, 111, 112, 122, 126, 130, 133, 140, 144, 150, 156, 158, 159, 164, 177, 178, 181, 183, 195, 196, 202, 208, 209, 211, 221–223, 225, 234, 236, 240, 241, 246, 247, 249–252, 261, 267, 273, 274, 276, 284, 290, 297, pic.
Cates, Gen Clifton B., 3, 11, 18, 20, 22, 25, 26, 32, 42, 53, 76, 290
Cavalier (APA) USS, 83, 98, 102
Caves, 91, 92, 94, 197, 260
Cemetery Hill, 95, 98, 104, 106, 107, 110–113, 127, 132
Ceylon, 54
Changsa-dong, 145
Charity (DD), HMS, 61
Chase, Capt Lester T., 287
Chidester, LtCol Arthur A., 73
Chief of Naval Operations. See Adm Forrest P. Sherman.
Chief of Staff, U. S. Army. See Gen J. Lawton Collins.
China, 12, 49
China, Communist, 57, 292, 297;
Possible intervention in Korea, 9
Chinese Communist Forces, 1, 2
Chindong-ni, 38
Chinju, 30, 254
Chinnampo, 144
Chongdong, 202
Chonsong-ni, 256
Chosin Reservoir, 285
Church, BrigGen John H., USA, 7
Civil Government, 143, 281
Clark Lt Eugene F., USN, 61, 62, 85, 87
Clark, LtGen Mark W., USA, 5
Clark, Lt Theodore B., USN, 102, 103n, 115, 120, 121n
Clothing, 75, 77
Close air support. See Air support.
Codispoti, Capt Gildo S., 113n, 116n, 117n, 140n, 183, 210n, 211n, 213n, 221n, 223n, 271n
Cole, BrigGen Eli K., 48n
Cole, LtCol J. Frank, 170
Coleman lanterns, 187
Collett (DD), USS, 86, 87
Collins, Cpl Charles E., 262, 263
Collins, 2dLt Edward E., 278
Collins, Gen J. Lawton, USA, 44, 46, 172
Comiskey, TSgt Donald, 159
Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, 19
Commander, Amphibious Group 1. See RAdm James H. Doyle.
Commander in Chief, Far East. See General Douglas MacArthur.
Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet. See Adm Arthur W. Radford.
Commander Naval Forces, Far East. See VAdm C. Turner Joy.
Commander, Task Force 90. See RAdm James H. Doyle.
Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. See LtGen Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr.
Commanding General, 1st Marine Division. See MajGen Oliver P. Smith.
Commiskey, 2d Lt Henry A., 217, 219
Communications
Equipment, 75
Radio Frequencies, 70
SCR-300, 191, 192, 228
Condit, Kenneth W., 129n, 223n, 294n
Conference of 4 July, 4
Conference of 10 July, 9
Cooney, Capt Thomas E., 268, 276
Cooper, LtCol Francis H., 76
Coox, Dr. A. D., 139n
“Copper Mine Hill”, 221, 225
Corbet, 2dLt Robert H., 208
Corduroy road, 199
Correspondents, 151, 187
Costigan, Capt James G., 117n, 129n
Counselman, 2dLt John D., 88n, 93
Counterattacks
North Korean, 235, 241, 245, 246, 262, 263, 283
United States, 263, 264
Craig, BrigGen Edward A., 18, 28, 47, 94, 100n, 101, 135n, 142, 152, 165, 172, 183, 187, 194, 199, 202, 203, 254, 283. pic.
Craven, 1stLt William A., 217
Creal, LtCol Albert, 35
Crete, 146
Crocker, 1stLt Robert O., 289
Crook, Capt Welby, 223
Crossman, 1stLt Ralph B., 188n, 191, 192
CROSSOVER Operation, 19
CROSSROADS Operation, 27
Crowe, LtCol Henry P., 126
Crowl, Philip A., 4n, 9n
Crowley, Capt Richard W., 117n, 136n
Crowson, SSgt T. Albert, 240
Cruisers, 67, 70, 81, 86, 88, 102–104, 145, 202
Cuba, 12, 27
Cuban, 48
Culebra, 48, 49
Culpepper, Cape Theodore T., 279n
Cummings, Lt Bryan J., 175, 176, 260, 261, 271, 278, 278n
Cunliffe, 2dLt Bruce F., 116n, 123, 134n, 135n, 173n, 177n, 178n, 183n, 211n, 213n
Cushman, BrigGen Thomas J., 18, 71, 104, 167, 170, 250n, 295, pic.
Dai Ichi building, 45
Davis, Sgt, G. O., Jr., 34
Davis, LtCol Raymond G., 201, 268, 276, 287, 289
Dawe, 2dLt Harold L., Jr., 208
Dean, MajGen William F., USA, 7
DeArmond, Sgt David R., 163
DeFazio, 1stLt Ernest L., 190, 192n, 193
Defenses, North Korean, 83, 90, 92, 95, 106, 107, 219
De Haven (DD), USS, 86, 87
Delamar, Capt Richard F., III, 276
Denny, 2dLt Paul E., 275
DEMON III Operation, 19
Department or State, U. S., 2n, 11, 12n, 18
Deptula, 2dLt Edwin A., 104n, 105, 108, 156–158, 161, 250n, 257, 258
Destroyers (DD), 63, 67, 69, 70, 81, 83, 86, 102–104, 115, 144, 145
Diachenko (APD), USS, 102, 103
Dibble, Maj John G., 35
Dolan, 1stLt John E., 290n, 291
Dolly Thurman, SS, 32
Dominican Republic, 12
Douglas, Cpl Okey J., 150
Dowsett, LtCol Frederick R., 53, 54n, 146
Doyle, RAdm James H., USN, 5, 6, 12, 14, 15, 35, 38, 40, 43–47, 66, 70, 77, 81, 83, 84, 102, 142, 292, 293, pic.
Dunbar, 1stLt Michael J., 112
Earney, Maj William R., 275n 2
East Channel, 81
East China Sea, 81
Eddy, 2dLt Samuel L., Jr., 258
Edwards, PFC Clayton O., 220
Edwards, LtGen Idwal H., USAF, 44
El Toro, California, 1, 18, 26, 27, 54, 55, 170
Ellis, Maj Earl H., 48
Ely, Col Louis B., USA, 77, 78, 144
Embarkation Plans. See Plans and orders.
Embarkation Groups, 79
ABLE, 79
BAKER, 79
CHARLIE, 79, 80
DOG, 80
EASY, 80
FOX, 80
English, Capt Gearl M., 148n, 156, 157
Epley, 2dLt James W., 258
Equipment, abandoned, 215
Erskine, MajGen Graves B., 18
Escort Carriers (CVE), 85, 166
Esterline, Maj William C., 188
Eubanks, 1stLt Fred F., Jr.
Europe, 50.
Evacuation stations, 185, 200
Far East Command, 7, 8, 38, 40, 43, 45, 59, 293
Advanced Command Group, 7
Headquarters, 4, 6, 9, 10, 14, 28, 38, 44, 57
Joint Strategic Plans and Operations Group (JSPOG), 6, 43, 61
Special Planning Staff, 57–59
Farrington, SSgt Arthur, 259, 260
Febrey, Pvt G. W. pic.
Fellers, BrigGen William S., 4, 6, 27
Fenton, Capt Francis I. Jr., 111n, 206, 208, 213
Ferry, 185, 200, 203, 261, 294. See also BAKER Ferry, Haengju Ferry.
Fire Support Areas, 69
Fire Support Coordination Center, 71, 166
Fire Support Units, 87
“Fireproof Phil”, 243
Fisher, 1stLt Joseph R., 118, 141n
Fleet Training Publication 167, 49
Fleischaker, Lt Robert J., USN, 181
Floating Bridge, 200
Floeck, Maj Robert, 256, 257
Flying Fish channel, 62, 81, 86
Food shortages, 282
Force Beachhead Line, 136, 153
Force in Readiness Concept, 11, 12
Formosa, 2
Forney, Col Edward S., 4–7, 66, 67n, 77n, 284n
Forrestal, James V., 50
Fort Marion (LSD), USS, 93
Forward observer, 192
Fraser, LtCol Loren S., 35
Fridrich, Maj Raymond V., 268
Frigates (PF), 83
Fuller, MajGen John F. C., 50
Gallipoli, 48
Garvin, BrigGen Crump, USA, 7
Gasoline, 125
Gavin, MajGen James M., USA, 153
Gay, MajGen Hobart H., USA, 7, 15
Geer, Andrew, 26n
George Clymer (APA), USS, 104
Germany, 48
General Buckner, (T-AP), USNS, 32
General Butner (AP), USS, 32
General Meigs (T-AP), USNS, 32
General Morton, (T-AP), USNS, 54
General Weigel (T-AP), USNS, 32
Gettysburg, 37
Gifford, MSgt B. W., 127n
Giusti, Ernest H., 11n, 54n, 223n, 294n
Godbold, LtCol Brygthe D., 35
Goggin, 1stLt William F., 267
Gottschalk, Maj Vincent J., 166
Gover, 1stLt Robert L., 175
GRACE, Typhoon, 15
Great Britain
Ground forces, 171
27th Brigade, 171, 253
Marines, 61
Naval forces, 144
Frigate, 77
Green, 1stLt Melvin K., 96
Green Bay Victory, SS, 32
GREEN Beach. See Beach, GREEN.
Green Island, 27
Grenell, SSgt H. M., 127n
Grimes, 2dLt George, 248, 249
Groff, Capt Goodwin C., 272
Grove, PFC W. D., 35
Guadalcanal, 27, 38
Guam, 17, 30, 37
Guantanamo Bay, 48
Gugeler, Capt Russell A., USA, 8n
Guild, 2dLt John N., 216, 217
Gunther, Capt Albert J., 35
Gurke (DD), USS, 86, 87
Haengju, 180, 181, 183, 187, 188, 190, 194, 196, 197, 234, 238, 259
Haengju ferry, 231, 259
Haiti, 12,17
Hammond, Maj James D., 267n, 268, 275n, 289n
Han Choi Han, Col, NKPA, 160
Han River, 40, 58, 160, 163, 165, 172, 173, 180, 181, 183–185, 187, 196–202, 205, 206, 208, 219, 220, 222, 232, 238, 243, 244, 246, 254, 256, 285, 286, 294
Han River, crossing of, 187, 188, 190–195
Haneda Airfield, 35
Hanes, 1stLt J. V., pic.
Hanlon, 2dLt Robert C, 173, 178
Harer, Lt Arnold W., USN, 110n
Harmon, Capt Lester G., 118
Harney, Cpl James P., 193
Harrell, 2dLt James E., 147n, 148n, 150, 161, 163
Harris, MajGen Field, 27, 51, 55, 71, 167–170, 295, pic.
Harris, Cpl Welden D, 245, 249, 270n
Hart, MajGen Franklin A., 32
Hawaii, 1, 5, 19, 30
Hawkins, LtCol Jack, 121, 122, 136n, 138n, 177, 178, 212, 213, 216, 219, 222, 226, 227, 251, 252
Hayden, Col Reynolds H., 53n
Hays, LtCol Lawrence C, Jr., 188, 233
Heck, 2dLt Ray, 112, 240
Helena (CA), USS, 144, 145
Helicopter evacuation, 295
Helicopter rescue missions, 166
Helicopters. See Aircraft, U. S.
Henderson (DD), USS, 86, 87
Henrico (APA), USS, 83, 98, 102
Hering, Capt Eugene R., Jr., USN, 73, 130, 282
Hetrick, 2dLt Lawrence, 159
Hickey, BrigGen Doyle G., USA, 43, 77
Higgins, Sgt James I., 234, 235
Higgins, RAdm John M., USN, 67, 85–87, 102, 103
Higgins, Marguerite, 152
Hill 51——188,192, 194, 196
Hill 55——220
Hill 56——235, 239–241, 243, 245–247, 249
Hill 68——203, 234, 238
Hill 72——210, 235, 250, 257, 258
Hill 79——251, 252, 259
Hill 80——206, 208, 212, 213, 216, 217, 219, 221, 226
Hill 82——264, 271, 273
Hill 85——206, 208, 212, 213, 216, 217, 219, 221, 222
Hill 88——235, 245, 246, 258
Hill 94——90, 123
Hill 95——192, 194, 196, 197
Hill 96——203
Hill 97——261, 264, 272
Hill 104——204, 234, 235, 238–240, 246
Hill 105——234
Hill 105-C——234, 235, 239, 250
Hill 105-N——234, 239, 245, 246, 249, 250, 256, 258, 270
Hill 105-S——234–236, 238, 243, 246, 251, 252, 260
Hill 108——232, 252
Hill 117——100, 117, 122, 133–135
Hill 118——181, 206, 208, 209, 212, 213, 216, 217, 219, 220
Hill 123——178, 181, 209
Hill 125——180, 187, 188, 190–192, 194, 195, 197, 203, 276, pic.
Hill 131——163, 201
Hill 133——264, 283
Hill 137——140
Hill 146——210–212
Will 171——264
Hill 180——123
Hill 186——140, 141, 148, 173, 186
Hill 208——173, 175
Hill 216——203, 234–236, 246, 256, 259
Hill 233——180, 120, 122, 123, 135
Hill 296——235, 236, 241, 245, 246, 250, 256–259, 267, 268, 270, 271, 277
Hill 338——235, 258, 264, 267, 268, 275, 279
Hill 342——264, 276
Hill 343——264, 268, 275, 276
Hinkle, LtCol Thornton M., 201, 268, 289n
Hodes, BrigGen Henry I., USA, 78, 151, 153
Hodges, LtCol Charles T., 34
Hoengjeoe-ri, 267, 268, 275
Hofstetter, Capt Arnold C., 245
Holcomb, Col Bankson T. Jr., 34
Holzhaus, Lt Ralph L, USN, 110n
Honor guard, 144, 283
Horace A. Bass (APD), USS, 48, 102, 108
Hoskins, RAdm John M., USN, 14
Houghton, Cape Kenneth J., 141, 177, 178n, 188, 190–194
Houston, Lt Trumond E., USN, 110n, 127
Howard, 2dLt Lee R., 148, 150, 248
Infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia, 17
Inchon, 4, 6, 7, 17, 18, 22, 41, 74, 143, 145, 146, 152, 153, 167, 172, 180, 195, 198, 200, 201, 215, 238, 291, 295, 297, pic. See also: Inner tidal basin, outer tidal basin.
Hospital, 281
North Korean garrison, 94
Railway station, pic.
Inchon Landing, 9, 10, 22, 27, 97–142, 144, 146, 198, 293, 296, pic.
Air support, 87, 104
Artillery, 131
Assault plan, 64, 65
BLUE Beach. See Beach BLUE.
Command relationships, 56, 81
Conception, 6
Fire Support Areas, 69
Gunfire support, 87, 103, 115
H-Hour, 101
Intelligence, 59–61, 77
Logistics, 71, 76, 125, 127–129
Medical, 130
Movement to, 81, 83, 84
Objections to, 39, 40, 43, 45, 47, 58
Planning, 6, 37, 38, 40–46, 48, 55–60, 62–64, 67, 69–71, 73, 78, 100
Preliminary bombardment, 85, 86, 145
Tanks, 131, 132
Weather, 102, 114
Inchon-Anyang road, 221
Inchon Peninsula, 133, 136
Inchon Railroad Yards, 129
Inchon-Seoul highway, 122, 133, 136, 138, 140, 147, 148, 153, 155, 173, 209, 213, 220, 221, 225, 227–229
Inchon-Seoul operation, 244, 250, 257, 285, 290, 291, 294, 297
Inchon-Seoul railroad, 129
Indian Ocean, 146
Inner tidal basin, Inchon, 98, 113, 133
Intelligence, U. S., 59–61, 77, 165, 180–181
Interdictory strikes, 3
IOWA, Point, 81, 83
Irick, Cape Joseph N., 194n, 195, 255n
Irwin, Cpl C. V., 35
Isely, Jeter A., 49n
Itami Air Force Base, 13, 70, 71, 80, 168, 169
Itazuke Air Force Base, 168, 171
Iwo Jima, 37
Jamaica (CL), HMS, 86, 87
JANE, Typhoon, 75, 79
Jacobs, LCdr M. Ted, Jr., USN, 45
Jacobs, Capt Walter F., 35
Japan, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 28, 30, 33, 48, 49, 54, 55, 71, 81, 114, 146, 172
Japanese freighters, 15
Jaskilka, Capt Samuel, 108, 112, 133, 135, 155, 158n, 161, 249, 257
Jerome, MajGen Clayton C., 290
Johnson, Cdr Howard B., USN, 130
Joint Army and Navy Intelligence Studies (JANIS), 41
Joint Board of the Army and Navy, 48, 49
Joint Chiefs of Staff, 4, 20, 22–24, 32, 44, 46, 50, 172, 198
Joint Landing Force Board, 5n
Joint Strategic Plans and Operations Group (JSPOG). See Far East Command.
Jones, 2dLt Charles M., 150, 161
Jones, 2dLt Donald R., 226
Jordan, Maj James D., 159
Joy, VAdm C. Turner, USN, 3, 4, 12, 45, 47, 66, 71, 73, 144
Kaesong, 276
Kaesong-Seoul highway, 256, 264, 267, 268, 275
Kaesong-Seoul railroad, 187, 196
Kalchon Bridge, 220, 222
Kalchon River, 205, 206, 208, 209, 216, 219–221, 223, 225, 226
Kansong-ni, 134, 135, 138, 140
Karig, Capt Walter, USN, 45n, 46n, 61n, 87n, 126n, 144n, 145n, 257n
Kean, MajGen William B., USA., 8
Kearl, Sgt Ray D., 163
Keiser, MajGen Lawrence B., USA., 41
Kent, WO Bartley D., 183
Kenya (CL), HMS, 86, 87, 178
Key West Conference, 5n, 50
KEZIA, Typhoon, 81, 83, 84
Kikta, SSgt Robert J., 163
Kim, Capt, KMC, 287
Kimpo Air Field, 42, 58, 71, 77, 78, 138, 142, 144, 153, 156–161, 163, 165, 167–170, 172, 175, 180, 183, 184, 187, 191, 193, 198–202, 206, 212, 219, 236, 238, 257, 264, 284, 294, pic.
Proposed commando raid on, 77, 78
Refueling facilities, 170
Kimpo-Yongdungpo highway, 219
King, Capt George W., 167
Knox, TSgt Edwin L., 88n, 93, 105, 193
Kobe, Japan, 31, 74–79, 83, 114, 146, 166, 293
Korea, 5, 81
Geography, 2
Hydrographic conditions, 40, 41
North. See People’s Democratic Republic of.
People’s Democratic Republic of, 1
Air Force, 2
1st Air Force Division, 159, 160
877th Air Force Unit, 160
Invasion of South Korea, 2
Marines, 94
226th Marine Regiment, 94, 95, 107, 160
Navy: Minelayers, 85
People’s Army, 1, 2, 8, 9, 11, 13, 46, 47, 57, 58, 60–62, 64, 66, 90, 93, 97, 101, 124, 136, 144, 145, 152, 161, 169–171, 173, 178, 180, 181, 201–203, 236, 253, 254, 270, 276, 280, 285, 287, 291, 298
Infantry, 86
Logistics, 2
Units
Headquarters, 145
1st Division, 171, 253, 254
2d Division, 254
3d Division, 171, 253, 254
4th Division, 47, 254
5th Division, 253
6th Division, 171, 254
7th Division, 171, 254
8th Division, 253
9th Division, 254
10th Division, 171, 254
12th Division, 253
13th Division, 171, 254
15th Division, 253
17th Division, 290
18th Division, 148, 205
Seoul Division, 290
25th Brigade, 233, 234, 263
31st Regiment, 290
42d Mechanized Regiment, 148
78th Independent Regiment, 233, 234
107th Regiment, 160
2d Battalion, 918th Coast Artillery Regiment, 94
Republic of Korea, 1, 2, 7, 9
Army, 2, 6, 13, 253, 282, 285, 296
Reorganization, 9
Army Units
I Corps, 171
II Corps, 171
1st Division, 171, 253
3d Division, 171
17th Regiment, 64, 74, 180, 255, 274
Chief of Naval Operations. See RAdm Sohn Won Yil.
Guerrillas, 145
Marines, 64, 144, 199
1st Regiment, 64, 73, 133, 143, 167, 203, 256, 264, 286, 291, 296, pic.
1st Battalion, 180, 204, 234, 235, 238, 239, 246, 256, 259, 264, 271, 286
2d Battalion, 184, 188, 196, 255, 264, 282
3d Battalion, 153, 180, 201, 202, 264, 286, 290
5th Battalion, 264, 287
Navy:
LST, 145
Picket boat, 77
Korean national anthem, 143
Kraince, 1stLt Francis R., 192, 193
Krieger, 2dLt Roy E., 195
Krulak, Col Victor H., 7, 165, 197n
Kum River, 14
Kumchon, 253, 254
Kumpo Peninsula, 180, 181, 264, 286, 290
Kung Chan So, Maj, NKPA, 160
Kunsan, 41, 46, 144, 285
Kyongan-ni, 58
Kyushu, 84
LCM, 54, 102, 126
LCP, pic.
LCVP, 54, 63, 64, 88, 93, 102–105, 108, 121, 122, 128, pic.
LSM, 83
LSM 419, 32
LSMR, 69, 83, 88, 92, 103–105, 215
LSMR 401, 87
LSMR 403, 87
LSMR 404, 87
LSMR Movement Element, 83
LST, 14, 41, 63, 64, 78–80, 84, 102, 108, 110, 125–128, 130, 167, 175, 178, 184, 185, pic.
LST 799, 110n, 127
LST 802, pic.
LST 845, 32
LST 857, 110, 126
LST 859, 110, 127
LST 883, 110n
LST 898, 110n, 130
LST 914, 110
LST 973, 110n, 126
LST 975, 110, 111
LST 1123, pic.
LSU, 65, 79, 83, 88, 96, 102
LVT, 31, 59, 63, 64, 100, 102, 115–118, 120, 121, 135, 178, 184, 185, 188, 190–197, 200, 203, 251, 255, 294
LVT(A), 100, 102, 103, 115, 117
Land mines. See Mines, land.
Landing Craft, 41, 45, 88, 102, 108
Landing Ships, Dock (LSD), 63, 79, 80, 83
Lareau, Cpl J. N., 34
Ledet, PFC Alphonse O., Jr., 192, 196
Lee, Col, ROKA, 291
Lee, Mayor, 281, 282
Lejeune, MajGen John A., 48, 49
Lejeune, Camp, 33, 31, 24, 19, 22
Leyte (CV), USS, 53
Liberation ceremony, 283, 284, pic.
Lischeid, LtCol Walter E., 105, 243, 250, 256, 257, pic.
Little Creek, Virginia, 19
Litzenberg, Col Homer L., 33, 54, 80, 146, 201, 238, 239, 264, 267, 275, 276, 283, 287, 289, 290, pic.
Liversedge, BrigGen Harry B., 18
Locomotive, 129, 170, 234
Lookout Hill, 209, 211, 216, 220, 225
Lopez, 1stLt Baldomero, 106
Lowe, MajGen Frank, USA, 152, 190
Lowentrout, LCdr Jack L., USN, 45
Lund, Maj Arnold A., 105
McAlee, 2dLt George E., 173
McAlister, Col Francis M., 35, 199
MacArthur, General of the Army Douglas, 3, 4, 5n, 6, 7, 9–12, 18, 20, 22, 23, 28, 38–46, 48, 57, 65, 84, 90, 92, 100, 103, 142, 151, 152, 170, 172, 197, 198, 283, 284, 297, pic.
McAvinue, PFC H. J., 34
McClelland, 1stLt William A., 226, 227, 231
MacDonald, SSgt. Arthur J., 176, 278
McGee, 1stLt James M., 216n, 217
McGill, Camp, 80
McLean, Maj Charles E, 289
McMillan, Lt(jg) Leo D., USN, 291
McMullen, TSgt Orval F., 105, 106
McMullen, Capt Robert A., 88n, 90, 91, 95, 156n, 188, 194–196, 258n, 270
McNaughton, Capt George C., 104, 112n, 148n, 152, 240n, 247–249
McPherson, SSgt Stanley B., 250
McReynolds, Maj William, 215
Magness, 2dLt Byron L., 111, 112n, 113
Mahang-ri, 138, 173, 175
Mann, 1stLt Nathaniel F. Jr., 236
Mansfield (DD), USS, 86, 87, 95
Manson, LCdr Frank A., USN, 45n
Marianas Islands, 81
Marine Phoenix (T-AP), USNS, 32, 75
Marine Corps, U. S., 4, 5, 11, 12, 15, 20, 24, 46–50, 61, 66, 74, 103, 105, 110, 113, 145, 297, pic.
Air-Ground Team, 12, 294
Enlistments extended, 23
Headquarters, 18, 22, 25
Request for Marines, 3, 4, 11, 18, 20, 22
Reserve, 12, 19, 21–27, 33
Mobilization, 12, 20, 22, 24, pic.
Reserve District directors, 22, 26
Reserve Units
12th Amphibian Tractor Company, 24
3d Engineer Company, 24
13th Infantry Company, 24
Schools, 17, 48, 49
Strength, 20
Training, 13, 18, 19
Units
Expeditionary Force, 49
Fleet Marine Force, 10, 12, 49, 30
Atlantic, 19, 21, 22, 31, 146
Pacific, 11, 21, 22, 32, 43, 54
1st Marine Aircraft Wing, 19, 21, 27, 54, 55, 58, 70, 71, 167, 169, 250, 292, 294
2d Marine Aircraft Wing, 19, 21
Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, 54
MAG-12, 54, 71, 168
Headquarters Squadron 12, 54
Service Squadron 12, 54
Marine Aircraft Group 33, 4, 18, 28, 47, 70, 71, 166–170, 236, 295
Headquarters Squadron 33, 168
Service Squadron 33, 168
VMF-212, 54, 71, 168, 170, 236, 257, 294
VMF-214, 85–87, 93, 102, 105, 134, 138, 139, 168, 176, 181, 195, 196, 210, 211, 223, 243, 249, 250, 256, 257, 294
VMF-312, 54, 71, 289, 294, 295
VMF-323, 85–87, 102, 105, 168, 181, 213, 238, 246–248, 257, 294
VMF(N)-513, 54, 71, 168, 171
VMF(N)-542, 54, 71, 168, 169, 236, 257, 294
VMR-152, 169
VMO-6, 165, 166, 169, 202, 295
MGCIS-1, 168, 169
MTACS-2, 168, 169
Air Support Section, 71
1st Marine Division, 9, 10, 12, 17, 18, 20–23, 25, 28, 30, 34, 35, 38, 40, 53–56, 58–60, 62, 65, 67, 71, 74, 75, 77, 79, 100, 147, 148, 160, 168, 172, 180, 183, 197, 201–203, 221, 238, 244, 245, 250, 253, 255, 256, 261, 264, 278, 283, 284, 286, 287, 290, 292–295, 297
Advance party, 34, 35
Arrival in Japan, 74
ADC Group, 94, 142
Command Post, 151, 172
Departure from San Diego, 31, 32, pic.
Expansion, 10, 18, 23, 24, 26, 293
Logistic support, 30, 31
Outloading from Kobe, 77, 79, 80
Rear Echelon, 33
Staff, 55
Training, 28
Withdrawal of 17-year-olds, 75
2d Marine Division, 19, 21, 23, 24, 33
1st Provisional Marine Brigade (Reinf), 4, 9, 18, 23, 28, 30, 34, 46, 48, 55, 63, 65, 70, 195, 234, 293
Activation, 7
Availability, 65–67
Dispatch of, 4, 30
1st Marines, 31, 63–66, 79, 100, 103, 104, 113, 114, 128, 131, 133, 138, 140, 141, 147, 148, 150, 153, 167, 169, 173, 175, 177, 178, 180, 181, 183, 184, 197, 202–204, 212, 213, 215, 216, 220, 225, 228, 231–233, 243, 244, 246, 247, 251, 253–255, 259, 262, 264, 267, 277, 279, 280, 282, 285, 287, 290, 291, pic.;
Command Post, 152. See Col Lewis B. Puller.
1st Battalion, 121, 122, 135, 136, 138, 141, 177, 178, 184, 188, 212, 216, 217, 219, 236, 251, 259, 261, 271, 273, 279, 280, 282. See also LtCol Jack Hawkins.
Headquarters & Service Company, 123
Company A, 122, 123, 212, 213, 216, 217, 220, 222, 226–228, 236, 273, 279
Company B, 122, 123, 206, 208, 212, 223, 226–229, 231, 236, 273
Company C, 122, 209, 212, 213, 216, 217, 219, 223, 236, 273, 279
Weapons Company, 216, 217, 223, 226
2d Battalion, 84, 100, 116, 117, 121, 122, 134, 135, 138, 140, 141, 151, 173, 175, 177, 178, 183, 209–211, 213, 215, 216, 220, 221, 223, 225, 227, 229, 251, 252, 259, 261, 271–273, 279, 280, 282, 283. See also LtCol Allan Sutter.
Headquarters & Service Company, 117
Company D, 116, 117, 122, 123, 135, 140, 173, 175, 178, 210, 211, 214, 223, 225, 279
Company E, 117, 123, 140, 173, 175, 178, 211, 214, 223, 271, 272
Company F, 116, 117, 122, 123, 135, 140, 148, 151, 173, 175, 210, 211, 214, 223, 271, 272.
Weapons Company, 117, 123
3d Battalion, 100, 115, 117, 122, 135, 136, 138, 141, 175, 177, 178, 181, 209, 211, 216, 220, 225, 231, 232, 252, 259, 261, 262, 263, 271, 282, 284. See also LtCol Thomas L. Ridge.
Headquarters & Service Company, 114
Company G, 117, 118, 120, 122, 123, 135, 175, 176, 225, 263
Company H, 123, 209
Company I, 117, 118, 120, 122, 123, 135, 209, 225, 252
Weapons Company, 114
Fifth Marines, 30, 47, 53, 64–67, 73, 79, 98, 100, 101, 104, 107, 108, 112, 131–133, 138, 143, 147, 148, 151–153, 155, 158, 160, 167, 170, 175, 180, 183, 187, 188, 191, 193, 194, 196, 200, 202–204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 239, 241, 243–246, 251, 252, 254–256, 259, 262–264, 267, 271, 274, 277–279, 282, 284–286, 290, 291, 294, pic.;
Command Post, 152, 191. See also LtCol Raymond L. Murray.
Antitank Company, 150
Headquarters & Service Company, 159
1st Battalion, 98, 101, 112, 113, 133, 138, 153, 158, 163, 180, 184, 185, 196, 197, 203, 206, 212, 213, 219, 234, 236, 238, 239, 243, 246, 251, 256, 258, 259, 277. See also LtCol George R. Newton.
Company A, 100, 104–107, 112, 132, 158, 236, 243, 278
Company B, 111, 158, 163, 206, 212, 236, 243
Company C, 108, 110, 111, 158, 163, 180, 206, 213, 236, 251, 286
2d Battalion, 98, 112, 133, 135, 138–140, 147, 148, 150, 151, 153, 155–157, 159, 161, 163, 164, 180, 188, 196, 197, 203, 234, 235, 239, 241, 243, 245, 246, 248, 250, 251, 256, 258, 259, 271, 277, 286;
Command Post, 158. See also LtCol Harold S. Roise.
Headquarters & Service Company, 110
Company D, 108, 110, 112, 113, 133, 135, 139, 140, 147, 148, 150, 157, 158, 161, 163, 197, 240, 241, 245–250, 257, 258
Company E, 104, 105, 112, 133–135, 139, 155, 157, 158, 161, 163, 183, 197, 240, 246, 248, 249, 257, 258
Company F, 113, 133, 135, 139, 155, 158, 161, 163, 197, 240, 241, 245, 246, 249, 257, 258, 259
Weapons Company, 110
3d Battalion, 64, 69, 86, 88, 90–95, 101, 103, 105, 132, 133, 138, 140, 155, 156, 158, 188, 194, 196, 197, 199, 203, 234–236, 239, 246, 256–258, 262, 270, 271, 277, 278, 286. See also LtCol Robert D. Taplett.
Company G, 88, 90, 93, 140, 156, 194, 196, 246, 258, 270, 271, 277
Company H, 86, 90, 91, 140, 156, 194, 196, 235, 243, 246, 258
Company I, 90–92, 140, 136, 194–196, 235, 236, 246, 258, 270, 271, 273, 277
Weapons Company, 241
6th Marines, 33, 53, 54, 146
3d Battalion, 33, 54
7th Marines, 25, 32, 33, 37, 54, 65, 66, 80, 130, 131n, 146, 201, 203, 238, 244–246, 254, 256, 259, 262, 264, 268, 270, 276, 279, 282, 284, 285, 287, 289–292;
Command post, 275. See also Col Homer L. Litzenberg.
Headquarters & Service Company, 201
1st Battalion, 201, 238, 239, 268, 287, 289. See also LtCol Raymond G. Davis.
Company A, 276
Company B, 276
Company C, 276
2d Battalion, 201, 238, 259, 268, 273, 277, 282, 287, 289, 290. See also LtCol Thornton M. Hinkle, and Maj Webb D. Sawyer.
Company D, 267, 268, 275
Company E, 268, 275
Company F, 268, 275
3d Battalion, 53, 146, 201, 238, 268, 277, 282, 287, 289. See also Maj Maurice E. Roach
Company G, 268, 275, 276
Company H, 268, 275
Company I, 275
11th Marines, 63, 64, 71, 80, 96, 131, 166, 167, 173, 188, 192, 210, 211, 215, 221, 222, 243, 248, 254, 262, 263, 291
1st Battalion, 64, 131, 194, 254, 286
Battery A, 159
Battery B, 245
2d Battalion, 64, 131, 215, 254
3d Battalion, 33, 131n, 201, 254, 287
4th Battalion, 131, 194, 215, 254
1st Amphibian Tractor Battalion, 65, 79, 184, 188, 202, 254, 255
Company A, 251
1st Armored Amphibian Tractor Battalion, 76
1st Combat Service Group, 76, 79, 96, 127, 129
1st Engineer Battalion, 65, 142, 184, 188, 202
Company A, 91, 93, 142, 156, 159, 163, 167, 178, 191, 220, 250
Company C, 118, 210, 251, 259
Company D, 33, 275, 287
1st Medical Battalion, 93, 130, 131, 281
Company E, 33
1st Motor Transport Battalion, 286
Company D, 33
7th Motor Transport Battalion, 76, 127, 129
1st Ordnance Battalion, 31, 96, 202
Battery C, 1st 4.5-inch Rocket Battalion, 215
1st Service Battalion, 96
1st Shore Party Battalion, 65, 76, 126, 127, 185, 188, 200, 202
Headquarters & Service Company, 126
Group A, 96, 125
Group B, 128
Company C, 33
1st Signal Battalion, 166, 167, 219, 291
1st Tank Battalion, 65, 76, 80, 132, 202
Headquarters Company, 132
Company A, 105, 132, 135, 139, 147, 148, 156, 158, 163, 188, 199, 286
Company B, 132, 249, 251, 259, 271
Company C, 132, 209, 211
Company D, 33, 132, 286, 287
Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Division, 47, 138, 141, 177, 184, 188, 194, 256, 259, 264, 271
1st Replacement Draft, 30
Marshall, Cdr Edmund S. L. USN, 45
Martson, Sgt Richard L., 161
Masan, 28, 171, 254
Medical collecting points, 281
Medical supplies, 281
Mediterranean, 33, 53
Merritt, 2dLt Max A, 111–113
Mexico, 12
MICOWEX, Operation, 50, 19
MIKI, Operation, 5, 19, 41
Miller, Lt C. M., USN, 110n
Milne, LtCol Harry T., 132
Mine field
North Korean, 210, 211, 250, 251, 259, 261, 276, 277, 287
United States, 91, 271
Mines, land

North Korean, 92, 93, 178, 181, 210, 221, 247, 278, 279, 284, 289
United States, 45, 214, 220, 263, 271
Mines, naval, North Korean, 85, 86, 104
Mine, land, clearance, 272, 281
Minesweepers (AM), 83
Minesweepers, Auxiliary Motor (AMS), 83
Minette, Col W. P., 35
Missouri (BB), USS, 144, 202
Mize, 1stLt Charles D., 271
Monegan, PFC Walter C. Jr., 151, 173, 213n, 214
Monroe Doctrine, 11
Montague (AKA), USS, 54
Montross, Lynn, 27n, 86n, 130n
Moody, Capt Richard E., 34
Mooney, 2dLt Arthur R., 276
Moore, Cdr Theophilus H., USN, 45
Moore, LtCol Floyd R., 34
Morgan, Cpl James, 193
Moses, Maj Emile P. Jr., 33
Mount, LtCol Charles M., USA, 221
Mount McKinley (ACC), USS, 14, 35, 37, 55–57, 60, 62, 63, 71, 74, 75, 77, 78, 83, 84, 87, 88, 90–93, 95, 101, 103, 104, 142, 166–168, pic.
Muetzel, 2dLt Francis, W., 104n, 105, 133n
Mullaney, 1stLt Paul V., 267
Munhang Peninsula, 100, 135, 136, 138, 141
Murray, LtCol Raymond L., 73, 113, 136, 138, 152, 158, 159, 187, 190, 193, 194, 206, 233, 238, 239, 258, 283, pic.
Musical instruments, 283
Myers, Maj Reginald R., 117n, 115, 183n, 209n
Naktong River, 47, 171
Naktong Bulge, 66
Namdong Peninsula, 138, 141, 153, 177
Napalm, 67, 85, 86, 93, 125, 134, 169, 248, 260
National Security Act of 1947, 5n, 50
Naval gunfire support, 67, 69, 71, 95, 102, 144, 145, 163, 166, 167, 178, 202, 291
Naval vessels. See individual ships and types.
Navy, U. S., 5, 15, 45, 46, 48, 49, 59, 103, 145, 146, 297
Troop Training Unit, Amphibious Training Command, Pacific Fleet, 4–6, 28, 77
Mobile Training Team Able, 4, 5, 7, 9, 13, 58, 66, 67
Sixth Fleet, 53, 146
Seventh Fleet, 2, 14, 144
Joint Task Force (JTF-7), 70, 73, 81, 102, 201, 295
Task Force 77, 2, 70, 85–87, 102, 145
Task Force 90, 73
Task Group 90.1, 81, 87
Task Group 90.3, 83
Task Group 90.5, 70, 145
Task Group 95.5, 85
Amphibious Group One (PhibGru 1) 5–7, 9, 13–15, 45, 46, 56, 57, 59, 62, 63, 67, 71, 166, 293
Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT), 47, 88, 115
Underwater Demolition Team 1, 121
Surgical teams, 130
Nebergal, 1stLt Max N., 166
New Britain operation, 9–11, 17
Newton, LtCol George R., 98, 108n, 111, 112, 127, 158, 163, 188, 206, 212, 246
Nicaragua, 12, 49
Nippon Flour Company, 108, 111
Noble, MajGen Alfred H., 33–35
Noble (APA), USS, 32
Nokpon-ni, 236, 241
Nolan, 2dLt Harry J., 113, 241, 245, 246
Normday, SS, 32, 75
Norfolk, Virginia, 53
North Point, 92, 95, 96
Northern Solomons, 27
Objective
Able, 100, 108, 111, 112, 117, 122, 126
Baker, 100, 108, 111–113, 126
Charlie, 100, 112, 120, 122, 126
Dog, 100, 115, 122
Obong-ni Ridge, 47
Observatory Hill, 95, 98, 108, 110–113, 133
Oeoso-ri, 172, 185, 200, 283
Oglethorpe (AKA), USS, 14
O’Grady, TSgt W., 34
Okinawa, 17, 51, 84
Olson, LtCol Merlin R., 104n
Omaha, Nebraska, 42
O’Neil, Pvt Oliver, Jr., 214
Operation Order (OpnO). See Plans and orders.
Osan, 7, 8, 44
Outer tidal basin, Inchon, 121
PC 703 (ROKN), 61
PCEC, 83
PCEC 896——102, 103
Pak Han Lin, Col, NKPA, 233
Palmi-do, 62, 87
Panama, 48
Panama Canal, 53
Paolino, TSgt Pasquale, 210n, 260
Paris, France, 17
Parrish, CWO Bill E., 158
Parry, Maj Francis F., 201, 287
Partridge, LtCol John H., 142, 184, 184n, 199
Patton, Gen George C., USA, 8
Paul, Capt John F., 193
Pearl Harbor, 1, 3, 4, 7, 13, 30, 43, 84
Pedersen, Capt Pool F., 108, 111, 180, 208
Peleliu, 17, 51
Pendleton, Camp Joseph H., California, 17, 18, 22–25, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33, 35, 54, 76, 80, 113, 127, 132, 293
Pensacola, Florida, 27
Pentagon, 3, 22, 44
Peters, Capt Uel D., 117, 240, 241, 245
Peterson, 1stLt Elmer G., 195, 196, 208
Petroleum-Oil-Lubricants (POL), 169
Phase Line CC, 153, 167, 175
Philippine Sea (CV), USS, 87
Philippines, 27
Phillips, Capt Walter D., Jr., 275
Pickaway (APA), USS, 83
Plans and orders

Operation Plan 712, 49
Plan ABLE, 20
Plan BAKER, 14, 20
FECOM
Operation Plan CHROMITE, 57
Operation Plan 110-B, 57
ComNavFE Operation Plan 108-50, 73
X Corps
Operational Instructions No. 1, 183
Operation Order 1, 73
Operation Order 2, 212
Operation Order 5, 292
1st Marine Division
Embarkation Plan 1-50, 28, 31, 73
Operation Order 1-50, 28
Operation Order 2-50, 62, 73
Operation Order 3-50, 133
Operation Order 4-50, 136
Operation Order 5-50, 153
Operation Order 6-50, 183
Operation Order 7-50, 187
Operation Order 9-50, 238
Operation Order 10-50, 251
Operation Order 11-50, 255
Operation Order 12-50, 264
Operation Order 13-50, 285, 286
Operation Order 14-50, 286, 287
Operation Order 15-50, 291
5th Marines
Operation Order 24-50, 235
Operation Order 26-50, 245
Pohang-dong, 9, 13, 14, 145, 171
Landing, 14, 15
Pollock, MajGen Edwin A., 32, 290
Pomeroy, Capt William D, 148n, 150, 156
Pontoon Movement Group, 83
Port Said, Egypt, 54
PORTREX Operation, 19
Posung-Myon, 44, 48
Premature air bursts, 178
President Jackson (APA), USS, 32, 166
Prisoner of war stockade, 92, 128
Prisoners of war. North Korean, 59, 90, 91, 94, 106, 107, 133, 141, 147, 152, 159, 190, 197, 202, 206, 235, 252, 260, 263, 264, 285, 287, pic.
Puckett, 2dLt Charles, 192
Pukhan river, 285, 286
Puller, Col Lewis B., 120, 121, 136, 138, 152, 181, 209, 216, 225, 232, 245, 251, 261–263, 272, 283, pic.
Pusan, 47, 66, 67, 74, 79–81, 83, 195, 281, 293, 298
Logistical Command, 7
Perimeter, 28, 42, 46, 47, 58, 65, 74, 98, 130, 139, 144, 166, 170, 171, 178, 198, 253, 296
Pyo Yang Moon, 143
Pyongyang, 144, 145
Quantico, Virginia, 1, 17, 48, 49
Quebec, 46
Radford, Adm Arthur W., 1, 4, 23, 43, 47
Radio Hill, 88, 90–93, 93
Raft, 184, 199, 200
Rapp, Capt David A., 216n
Reclamation depot, 73
Reconnaissance raids, 47, 48
Recruit Depot, San Diego, California, 31
RED Beach. See Beach, RED.
Reeve, LtCol Douglas E., 35
Refugees, 282
Reinburg, Maj Joseph H., 171
Rendezvous areas, 81
Repair Ship, Landing Craft (ARL), 83
Rhee, President Syngman, 284, pic.
Rice, 282
Rice paddies, 197
Richards, 1stLt Wayne E., 156
Richardson, SSgt P., 33
Rickert, LtCol Robert W., 113, 118n, 121
Ridge, LtCol Thomas L., 100n, 113n, 115, 118, 122, 135, 136n, 138n, 141n, 175n, 178, 183, 223n, 232, 262
Roach, Maj Maurice E., 146, 201, 268, 287, 289
Roadblock, 178, 191, 211, 261, 263, 287
Rochester (CA), USS, 84, 86, 87, 92, 202
Roise, LtCol Harold S., 98, 104n, 110, 111n, 112, 113n, 139, 148, 133–157, 163, 188, 197n, 239, 246, 248, 250, 256, 258
Rosegoom, Hospitalman R. E., pic.
Rouse, Maj Jules M., 35
Rowny, LtCol Edward L., USA, 200
Ruble, RAdm Richard W., USN, 67
Ruffner, MajGen Clark L., USA, 40, 45, 58, 66, 67, 151, 153, 262
Russell, MajGen John H., 49
Russia, See USSR.
Ryokoku, 276
SCAJAP LSTs, 79
SCAJAP LST QO79, 166
Sachon Creek, 204
Salt Lake Cry, Utah, 1
Salvage vessel (ARS), 83
Samchok, 144, 285
Sampson, RAdm William P., USN, 48
San Clemente Island, 49
San Diego, California, 5, 27, 31, 34, 75–77, 114, 146, 293
San Francisco, California, 1, 30
San Nicholas Island, California, 19
Sansing, 2dLt S. E., 240
Santiago, Cuba, 48
Sartwell, 1stLt Paul P., 267
Sasebo, Japan, 6, 61, 83, 86, 114
Sawyer, Maj Webb D., 289
Scaling ladders, 60, 103, 118, pic.
Schimmenti, Capt Joseph A., 236
Schnabel, Maj James F., USA, 43n, 43n
Schneelock, LCdr Ralph H., USN, 102, 103, 108n, 126n
Schreier, Maj Robert L., 166
Schwyhart, Cdr Robert M., USN, 291
Sea bags, 76
Sea wall, 98, 100, 105, 108, 110, 118, 126, pic.
Sears, Capt Norman W., USN, 87, 88
Seattle, Washington, pic.
Seeburger, 1stLt Edward H., 267
Seeley, Maj Henry W., Jr., 35
Seigle. Ensign John, USN, 190, 193n
Seminole (AKA), USS, 83
Sengewald, Capt Richard H., 275
Seoul, 2, 6, 40, 58, 76, 136, 144, 147, 148, 160, 165, 172, 181, 183, 187, 190, 196, 198–200, 202–205, 220, 222, 225, 227, 233–235, 238, 243, 245, 249, 251–283, 285–287, 292, 293, 296, 299, pic.
Ducksoo Palace, 255, 283
Government Palace, 204, 255, 264, 278, 284
Hospital, 281
Hotel Banta, pic.
Middle School, 277, 278
Railroad station, 271, 273, 279
Sodaemun Prison, 267
Women’s University, 282, 283
Seoul-Ujiongbu road, 256
Sexton, Capt Martin J., 35
Seydel, 1stLt Karle, 247–249, 257
Shefchik, Cpl L., 35
Shepherd, LtGen Lemuel C., Jr., 3, 9, 44, 78, 84, 151, 165, 197, pic.
Sherman, Maj Donald W., 73, 74
Sherman, Adm Forrest P., USN, 3, 4, 18, 22, 24, 33, 41, 46, 47, 53, 54
Shields, Capt Nicholas L., 268–270, 275
Shore Fire Control Party, 95
Shutler, 2dLt Philip D., 192, 193
Sicily (CVE), USS, 70, 85, 87, 168, 256, 257
Simmons, Maj Edwin H., 113n, 114, 116, 136n, 141n, 225n, 263
Simpson, Capt William F., 134, 256
Siskoh Bay (CVE), USS, 54
Sleger, 2dLt J., Jr., 139n
Smith, Sgt Alvin E., 90
Smith, 1stLt H. J., 240, 247, 248
Smith, 1stLt James W., 105, 112, 113
Smith, MajGen Oliver P., 17, 18, 23, 27, 28, 33–35, 37, 38, 40, 44, 47, 48, 51, 56n, 58, 59, 65–67, 73, 74n, 75–78, 80n, 81, 83, 84n, 88n, 97n, 98, 101n, 133n, 136, 141–144, 148, 151–153, 170, 172, 183, 184, 190, 197, 198, 201–203, 204n, 239n, 241, 244, 250n, 251n, 254, 255, 256n, 259n, 261n, 262, 282n, 283, 284, 285n, 291, 292, pic.
Conference with Gen Ruffner, 40
Interview with Gen MacArthur, 38, 39
Smith, Sgt Robert, 247
Smith’s Ridge, 240, 245–247, 250, 257
Smoke pots, 243
Snedeker, Col Edward W., 73, 142n, 200n
Snipers, North Korean, 197, 217, 276, 280, 284
Sogam-ni, 135
Sohn Won Yil, RAdm, ROKN, 143, 144, 152
Sojong, 197
Soper, Capt James B., 61n
Soryu-li, 158, 161
Sosa, 153, 167, 175, 177, 178, 180, 181, 209, 212
South Mountain, 203, 255, 263, 273, 274, 279, 283
Southerland (DD), USS, 87
Southwind, SS, 32
Soviet-American occupation of Korea, 2
Soviet Union. See USSR.
Sowolmi-do, 42, 67, 92–94
Spanish-American War, 11
Sparks, 1stLt William F., 195
Stamford, Cape Edward P., 5n
Stanford, Capt Norman R., 273
Stein, TSgt, Max, 111
Stevens, Capt John R., 104n, 105–107
Stewart, Cape Gerald H., 158n, 235n
Stewart, LtCol Joseph L., 73, 142
Strategic bombing, 3
Stratemeyer, LtGen George E., USAF, 2, 12, 144, 170
Stratton, 1stLt Franklin, 289
Struble, VAdm A. D., USN, 45n, 57, 66, 67, 84, 85, 92, 145, 151, 197, 295n, pic.
Stumpges, MSgt F. J., 35
Suda Bay, Crete, 53
Suez Canal, 33, 54, 146
Supplies
North Korean, 232
United States, 79, 200, 243
Medical, 228
Supply Dumps
North Korean, 289
United States, 127–129, 185
Medical, 200
Sutter, LtCol, Allan, 113n, 116, 123, 135, 140n, 173, 183, 210, 211, 213, 221, 223n, 271n, 273
Suwon, 58, 181, 225, 254
Suyuhyon, 286, 287
SWARMER Operation, 19
Sweet, Lt Granville G., 91, 93, 139
Swanson (DD), USS, 86, 87
Swords, 2dLt John J., 226, 227, 231
Tactical Air Control, 70, 181
Tactical Air Direction Center (TADC), 104, 168
Taebu-do, 61
Taegu, 28, 171
Taejon, 14, 15, 28, 253, 254
Taejong-ni, 155
Talasea, 17
Tanks. See Weapons.
Tank support, U.S., 251
Taplett, LtCol Robert D., 88, 91–95, 101, 140, 155, 156, 188, 243, 256, 258, 277
Tarawa, 103
Task Force Kumpo, 286, 290
Taylor, Capt Richard M., 209
Tentative Manual on Landing Operations, 49
Thach, Capt John H., USN, 257
Thirty-Eighth Parallel, 181
Thompson, 2dLt Carl B., Jr., 279
Tide, 94
Tinsley, Lt Leland, USN, 110n
Titania (AKA), USS, 14, 32
Tokyo, 4, 7, 9, 12, 14, 28, 35, 37, 44, 46–48, 75, 144, 197, 198
Toledo (CA), USS, 86, 87, 202
Tongdok Mountains, 216, 221
Tractor Movement Group. See U. S. Navy, Task Group 90.3.
Traffic control, 200
Training, 75, 196
Training Bulletin No. 36–50 (1st Marine Division), 28
Trapnell, 2dLt Nicholas M., 278
Transport Group, 84
Transport Movement Group, 83
Transports (AP), 75, 83, 84
Transports, Attack (APA), 63, 79, 83
Transports, High speed (APD), 63, 79, 83
Transportation,
North Korean
Vehicles, 171, 181, 213, 274
Trucks, 140, 147, 213–215, 278, 289
Jeeps, 140
United States
Vehicles, 127, 188, 287
DUKWs, 102, 131, 178, 185, 196, 199, 200, 294
Jeeps, 178, 197, 221, 290
Trucks, 169, 220
“Weasel”, 219
Trapp, LCdr R. I., USN, 110n
Trompeter, Maj Joseph D., 117n, 209
Truman, President Harry S., 2, 4, 9, 22, 152, 190
Tsushima Strait, 81
Tugs, 83, 85
Tulagi, 38
Turkey, 48
Turner, Capt Craig B., 287
Twin Falls Victory, SS, 32
Uijongbu, 282, 286, 287, 290
Underwood, TSgt George C., 256
Underwood, Lt Horace, USN, 190
Union (AKA), USS, 14
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, 1, 2, 57, 233, 292;
possible intervention in Korean War, 9
United Nations, 1, 2
Blockade and Covering Force, 65
Cemetery, Inchon, 291, pic.
Command, 9, 28, 57, 297, 298
Security Council, 2, 9, 297
Supreme Commander. See General of the Army Douglas MacArthur.
United States, 2, 7
Forces in the Far East, 2
Ground Forces
1st enemy contact by, 7
intervention,3
Military Academy, 7n
Valley Forge (CV). USS, 87
Van Cleve, Capt Roy R., 270n, 275n
Vieques, 49
Vining, 1stLt Norm, 223
Volcansek, LtCol Max J. Jr., 169, 257
Waegwon, 171
Walker, LtGen Walton H., USA, 8, 9, 46, 171
Walseth, Col Harvey S., 35
Wan Yong, BrigGen (NKPA), 160
Wantuch (APD), USS, 102, 115
Washington. D C., 3, 17, 23, 27, 44
Water, 125
Water Barge (YW), 83
Water Point, 142
Wayerski, 2dLt Joseph R., 95, 202n
Weapons

North Korean

Antiaircraft guns, 85, 289, 295
Antitank guns, 92, 177, 208, 246, 247, 250, 261, 272, 279, pic.
76mm, 92, 140
14.5mm, 194
Armor, 8, 205, 214
Artillery, 93, 97, 171, 205, 209, 210, 215, 235, 241, 245–247, 274, 289, 290
Heavy, 234
Automatic Weapon, 157, 222, 245, 261, 279
Bayonets, 277
Grenades, 101, 112, 260
Guns, 45, 84–86
Coast defense, 136
76mm, 94, 233
76mm self-propelled, 262, 263, 278
Howitzer, 278
Machine guns, 94, 106, 110, 111, 120, 136, 156, 159, 194, 195, 208, 210, 250, 267, 277
Mortar, 95, 110, 209, 215, 245–247, 257, 261, 263, 289
120mm, 136, 234
122mm, 140
Pistols, 2
Rifles, 136, 160, 267, 272, 277
Small arms, 177, 209
Submachine guns, 160, 272
Tanks, 2, 95, 97, 132, 134, 139, 171, 181, 229, 262, 263, 274, 290, 297
T-34, 2, 8, 134, 139, 148, 150, 151, 161, 175, 213–215, 229, 231, 263, pic.
South Korea: 105mm howitzers, 2
United States
Artillery, 31, 63, 64, 70, 166, 180, 194, 222, 235, 236, 238, 239, 248, 251, 252, 257, 258, 263, 286, 296
Shortages of, 8
BAR, 150, 161, 196, 229
Carbine, 161
Flame thrower, 94, 106
Grenades, 86, 94, 105, 106, 107, 112, 157, 214, 228
Howitzers, 96, 208, 210, 215, 221, 222, 243, 248, 263, pic.
Machine guns, 105, 148, 150, 208, 214, 217, 229, 247
Heavy, 163, 226, 227, 263
Light, 226, 228
50-caliber, 236
Mortar, 70, 105, 217, 236, 273, 278, 263
4.2 inch, 251, 252
81mm, 206, 214, 248, 263, 270, 278
60mm, 226, 229, 240, 267, 278
Recoilless rifles, 163, 173
75mm, 148, 150, 263
Rifles, 150, 161
Rocket-launchers, 148, 214
2.36-inch, 8, 150
3.5-inch, 148, 150, 229, 263
Submachine guns (Tommy guns), 86
Tanks, 31, 91, 93, 94, 138, 163, 188, 199, 208, 210, 221, 235, 239, 243, 247, 250, 257, 259, 260, 272, 277–280, 286, 287, 289, pic.
Dozer, 211
Flame, 260, 272, 279
M-4A3, 132
M-24, 8
M-26, 91, 105, 138, 139, 147, 150, 156, 157, 175–177, 209, 220, 240, 260, 261, 271, 272
Weidemeyer, Lt Dick, 110n, 127n
Weir, Col Kenneth H., 169
Westover, Capt George C., 118, 141n
Whitesand Bay (PF), HMS, 144
Wilcox, Capt Myron E., 276
Wildman, Capt Patrick W., 90, 92, 188
Williams, Capt Albert L., 183
Williams, Capt Bruce F., 259, 260
Williams, Lt Edward B., USN, 5
Williams, Col Gregon A., 35, 78
Williams, Maj Lloyd O., 35
Williamson, lstLt Wallace, 195, 270
Wilson, LCdr James C., USN, 110n
Wirth, lstLt Karl, 248
Wol Ki Chan, MajGen, NKPA, 233
Wolmi-do, 42, 45, 59, 63, 64, 67, 69, 74, 77, 78, 85–94, 101, 103–105, 129, 131, 142, 145, 152, 167, pic.
Wonjong-ni, 201, 212
Wonsan, 41, 285, 292
World Series, 291
World War I, 48
World War II, 7, 49, 51, 59, 97, 130, 292
Wray, Capt Robert P., 121n, 216, 217, 219, 273
Wright, BrigGen Edwin K., USA, 6, 9, 43, 45, 66, 67, 151, pic.
Wyczawski, LtCol Richard W., 170, 257
Yasso, Hospitalman Frank J., pic.
YELLOW Beach. See Beaches, YELLOW.
Yellow Sea, 81, 85, 87
Yellowstone (AD), USS, 53
Yellowstone Park, 1
Yokohama, Japan, 13, 14, 80, 81, 83
Yokosuka, Japan, 5n, 80
Yongdok, 145
Yongdong, 15
Yonghung-do, 61, 62
Yongdungpo, 180, 181, 183, 184, 197–199, 203–206, 208, 209, 212, 213, 215, 216, 220–222, 225–229, 231–233, 243, 244, 254, 281
Brewery, pic.
Hospital, 281
Yongil Bay, 14
Young People’s Anti-Communist Resistance League, 141
Zorn, Capt Elmer J., 275