Hey, That Ain’t A ROK! KW (id:#60040)

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Near Hadong, South Korea 1950-07-27 (1 other)

Overview:

The 29th Infantry Regiment arrived at Pusan on 24 July, 4 days after receiving 400 new recruits in Okinawa. On 25 July, COL Mott, the 29th Infantry Regimental Commander, received orders to seize Hadong, a road junction 35 miles southwest of Chinju. The 3rd Battalion, 29th Infantry was given this task. Major General Chae Byong Duk, formerly ROK Army Chief of Staff, offered to accompany the force to act as an interpreter, guide, and advisor. The 3rd Battalion moved out and arrived at the summit of the Hadong Pass, approximately 1.5 miles east of Hadong, on 27 July. The lead Companies were ordered to deploy along the road and to move to the higher ground to the north. Battalion Command group moved to the front of the column to observe the situation. As the Command group arrived at the front, they observed a column of soldiers approaching from the west. A number of the approaching troops were dressed in ROK uniforms while others sported the NKPA mustard brown. General Chae called out in Korean for the unit to identify itself. They responded by scattering to the sides of the road.

Defender: American (3rd Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division)  

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