Return of recently captured troops from Korean conflict
By Robert Eunson Freedom Village Korea AP reports wounded Allied soldiers freed from Communist captivity after brutal battles at Vegas and Reno outposts. Marines and Colombians held as missing face grim memories while exchange crews recount cave sieges, burp guns, and medical care received before liberation.
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Navy Hospital Corps
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Local Marine Prince Britts Freedom From Panmunjom
Joseph P. Britt Jr. a U S Marine captured on Vegas Hill Korea was reported released by enemy forces. His telegram from Gen Lemuel C Shepherd Jr said his physical condition is satisfactory and early return to the United States is anticipated. Britt, from Long Beach, was a machine gunner of H Company Fifth Marines. He described brutal fighting and a prisoner’s treatment while held in Communist trenches.
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