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Ohio colonel who cared for 265 Korean orphans
Col. Hess of Marietta Ohio visited the Orphans Home of Korea near Seoul carrying 1000 milk bottles for the home dairy. He organized Operation Kiddy Car in 1950 aiding 1051 children evacuated to Pusan and Cheju, financed meals, milk and supplies, and later authored a book and inspired a film Battle Hymn. Hess adopted a Korean American girl and remained a minister.
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Orphans’ Home of
Igual Hess
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U. S.5th Air Force
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