PFC 5th Infantry - Korea - Killed In Action
The Battle of Taegu was an engagement between UN and North Korean forces early in the Korean War, with fighting continuing from August 5–20, 1950 around the city of Taegu, South Korea. It was a part of the Battle of Pusan Perimeter, and was one of several large engagements fought simultaneously. The battle ended in a victory for the United Nations after their forces were able to drive off an offensive by North Korean divisions attempting to cross the Naktong River and assault the city.
Below is information from fellow contributor: Richard Weston (48481943)
Thomas joined the US Army in October 1949. he was a lifelong resident of Exeter. His remains were repatriated to his hometown in September, 1951.
He had an older brother, Joseph, who was also killed in action in Okinawa in 1945.
The Battle of Taegu was an engagement between UN and North Korean forces early in the Korean War, with fighting continuing from August 5–20, 1950 around the city of Taegu, South Korea. It was a part of the Battle of Pusan Perimeter, and was one of several large engagements fought simultaneously. The battle ended in a victory for the United Nations after their forces were able to drive off an offensive by North Korean divisions attempting to cross the Naktong River and assault the city.
Below is information from fellow contributor: Richard Weston (48481943)
Thomas joined the US Army in October 1949. he was a lifelong resident of Exeter. His remains were repatriated to his hometown in September, 1951.
He had an older brother, Joseph, who was also killed in action in Okinawa in 1945.
PFC 5th Infantry - Korea - Killed In Action
The Battle of Taegu was an engagement between UN and North Korean forces early in the Korean War, with fighting continuing from August 5–20, 1950 around the city of Taegu, South Korea. It was a part of the Battle of Pusan Perimeter, and was one of several large engagements fought simultaneously. The battle ended in a victory for the United Nations after their forces were able to drive off an offensive by North Korean divisions attempting to cross the Naktong River and assault the city.
Below is information from fellow contributor: Richard Weston (48481943)
Thomas joined the US Army in October 1949. he was a lifelong resident of Exeter. His remains were repatriated to his hometown in September, 1951.
He had an older brother, Joseph, who was also killed in action in Okinawa in 1945.
The Battle of Taegu was an engagement between UN and North Korean forces early in the Korean War, with fighting continuing from August 5–20, 1950 around the city of Taegu, South Korea. It was a part of the Battle of Pusan Perimeter, and was one of several large engagements fought simultaneously. The battle ended in a victory for the United Nations after their forces were able to drive off an offensive by North Korean divisions attempting to cross the Naktong River and assault the city.
Below is information from fellow contributor: Richard Weston (48481943)
Thomas joined the US Army in October 1949. he was a lifelong resident of Exeter. His remains were repatriated to his hometown in September, 1951.
He had an older brother, Joseph, who was also killed in action in Okinawa in 1945.
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