Korean Front.
Korean Front.
Clip: 351513_1_1
Year Shot: 1951
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1563
Original Film: 024-495-01
HD: N/A
Location: Korea; USA
Timecode: 00:42:51 - 00:44:23
Korean Front. Taking their part in the bitter fighting along the Eastern front, R.O.K. (Republic of Korea, South Korean) troops prove their battle efficiency against Red (Communist) forces dug in on hilltop positions. VS ground war in Korea, troop movement, tanks and artillery firing. Behind the lines, Gen. Van Fleet awards the silver star medal for heroism to AP correspondent (Associated Press) John Randolph. Men shake the war correspondent's hand in congratulations. To San Francisco come ROK officers for training in this country. VS the officers on ship, disembarking, being greeted by Major General James Lester (?). Pres. Truman welcomes the South Korean soldiers.