Lost Korean War 8th U.S. Cav Battalion

[mcmike]

See: http://www.navytimes.com/news/2010/0...ea_mia_071710/

[603dasc]

Thanks for the link. This isn't mentioned much even in the Korean War books I've read.

[1Perazzi]

This is a sad chapter in the history of the KW. Also isnt there something about this regiment not being able to deploy in the US because they lost their colors?I hope you don't mind but I felt maybe this would go well with your thread
Private Robert L Fox was a Light Weapons Infantryman in the 1st Cav. Div. 8th Infantry Regt. He was captured at Unsan on Nov. 2 1950 and died in captivity. I'm still trying to figure out which camp but its slow going. Thank you for the link Mike

[mcmike]

1Perazi: Excellent post; thank you. This is all about examining the reality of the event. Hundreds of soldiers lost their lives during and after the combat. We need to remember and relate the lives of those who participated. Thanks for posting!
Mike

[1Perazzi]

Your welcome Best mike

[A. Bogan]

"Also isn't there something about this regiment not being able to deploy in the US because they lost their colors?"

Urban myth. There are no such rules or regulations or customs in the US Army saying that. Look at the stationing of elements of other US Army units involved in defeats or disasters- the 7th Cavalry for example or the 31st Infantry.

[KySoldier]

Hello,

Nice collection of medals to a true Hero!

George.