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Remembering the Forgotten War
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On June 25, 1950, the North Korean Peoples’ Army invaded the Republic of Korea, marking the beginning of the Korean War. More than 50 years after “The Forgotten War,” Korean War veterans speak out.

Guests:

General Raymond Davis, U.S. Marine Corps commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division and earned the Medal of Honor in Korea in 1950

Colonel Sherman Pratt, rifle company commander of the 23rd Infantry Regiment in the 2nd Infantry Division of the US Army

Sargent Raymond Donnelly, sargent in the 5th Regimental Combat Team (RCT) part of the 24th Division of the US Army in Korea

James Lee, translator and interrogator for the G-2, 1st U.S. Marine Division of the U.S. Marine Corps

 
 

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