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The new bridges and the new mountain pass now afford a route with no grades steeper than a moderate seven percent. THE 430TH ECB’s Company [personnel] and guests, in addition to Palmer, included Lt. Col. Robert W. Love, 2d Division; Maj. Clifton S. Lindsey and Capt. John B. Dahin, 7th Division; Lt. Col. August L. Vogt, 1st Marine Division; Maj. Dok Ri Kim, 7th ROK Division, and Col. Giles Evans and Lt. Col. Denis Grace, 19th Engineer Combat Group. Col. Raymond B. Oxrieder, X Corps engineer section; Lt. Col. Ellis O. Davis, EUSAK engineer section; Lt. Col. Claude M. Rhoades, commanding officer, 430th Engineer Construction Battalion, and his executive officer, Maj. Fred Millican Jr., completed the guest roster. The 430th ECB, builder of the new bridges and mountain pass, is a reserve outfit from the Washington, D.C. area. It was recalled to active duty in August 1950, trained at Camp Carson and entered Korea in February 1951. Of its original members, approximately 30 enlisted men and 20 officers are still in Korea, the remainder Last night on Koje: Robert Warren, Red Willis, Gene Lloyd ABOVE: Still on the road RIGHT: The Inge Pass having returned to civilian life or to other assignments. Many of the reservists were employed by the Army at Fort Belvoir, the Potomac Electric and Power Co., and governmental agencies prior to being recalled. Low Boy drivers Dursteter and Mason The Domain of the Golden Dragon 22 A Pleasant Experience My old Korea vet buddy, John, and I had a really nice experience today. We were having lunch with our wives at a northern Michigan resort when a large party of Orientals, men and women, sat down near us. It’s been a long time, but I still recognize Korean when I hear it— and I heard it then. So, after lunch, as the four of us were leaving, I stopped and asked, “Excuse me, but are you from Korea?” “Yes, we are,” answered one of the older men, probably wondering why I was asking. “I just wanted you to know that my friend and I were in your country fiftysome years ago. He was a Marine, I was Army,” I explained. He translated this for the others, and they all broke into big, friendly smiles. They were obviously delighted. “Thank you, thank you,” said the older gentleman, pumping my hand, “Thank you for saving our country!” “Yes, thank you,” said another younger man, “We wouldn’t be where we are today if it weren’t for you.” Everyone was still all smiles and nodding in agreement. They were truly grateful. It was unexpected and a bit embarrassing. All we could say was, “It’s been nice to meet you. Thank you for coming to our country.” John and I left feeling more than a little proud of ourselves. It was something I wish every Korean War vet could experience for themselves. Source Unknown September - October 2005 The Graybeards
56th Amphibious Tank & Tractor Battalion The 56th Amphibious Tank & Tractor Battalion is holding its reunion in Sept/Oct (see the Reunion Calendar for details). These vehicles will no doubt not be used to transport the attendees back and forth. Thanks to Bob Hawks for supplying the photos. An amphibious tractor leaving the ship An amphibious tractor at sea 56th’s Equipment in formation “I Like Ike” Even busy Marines could take the time to vote in Korea, as this 1952 photo shows. It was submitted by Jim Rusher, 436 Luther Lane, Gibsonburg, OH 43431. 23 The Graybeards September - October 2005
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