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Marines of the First Marine Division pay their respects to fallen buddies during memorial services at the division's cemetery at Hamhung, Korea, following the break-out from Chosin Reservoir, December 13, 1950. Cpl. Uthe. (Marine Corps)
Via IMCOM-Korea.
It is sobering to that that there are still thousands of US military personnel who’s final resting place remains in North Korea. The North Koreans have made a good profit over the years returning these remains, but it is probably a cost worth paying in order to bring peace of mind to the deceased soldier’s family. It is also good to know that at least in this case that the North Koreans have shown respect to the dead foreign soldiers that remain in North Korea.
12:26 pm on September 10th, 2009 1
Any recent photos of the graves? Are they being watched or taken care of?
10:25 pm on September 10th, 2009 2
I have no idea if they are or not. At the very least some of these remains have slowly been turned over to the US over the years by the North Koreans, for a price of course.
11:21 am on September 11th, 2009 3
I'm aware of some remains being repatriated over the years. But it would seem those at Hamhung and I believe Koto Ri as well, were large burials. I need to do some research to see if the remains at these areas were ever returned. Outlaying areas such as those on the east of Chosen as well as north of Pyongyang would be where individuals would be found, but not the like the mass graves of Hamhung or Koto Ri. Seems like the military would have asked for their return during the negotiations or shortly thereafter. (If they didn't they were negligent in my mind).
11:55 am on September 11th, 2009 4
My finding: "Approximately one week later, the entire allied
force, now massed at Hagaru-ri and still fighting
off continuous Chinese attacks, began a fighting
withdrawal south to Koto-ri, where they opened
two cemeteries and buried several of the dead.
The force continued its fighting withdrawal to
Hamhung where it was evacuated from North Korea.
Prior to departing Hamhung, they opened two
more cemeteries where they interred many more
of the dead. After the allied force withdrew from
Chosin Reservoir and evacuated from Hamhung,
they never regained control of the area to search
for the missing. Further, it was never possible to
repatriate any of the dead from the cemeteries at
Koto-ri or Hamhung.
As a result of talks between the North Koreans
and DPMO in 2001, U.S. recovery teams were allowed
on the east side of the Chosin Reservoir
where we have conducted recovery operatations."
I am curious as to why the cemetaries at Koto Ri and Hamhung were not formost in the talks?. Or if they were why we know so little about it. Interesting and not much light given to the subject considering Vietnam and other more recent MIAs. Seems like "No Gun Ri" has more play and chance for a 'Peabody'.
11:57 am on September 11th, 2009 5
Sorry, the source is :"The Torch" spring 2005, Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office.
8:09 am on September 29th, 2009 6
8:13 am on September 29th, 2009 7
hey me again, the river was north of "mun-son-e",& so. of the DMZ. think, thanks.
10:02 am on September 29th, 2009 8
"Freedom bridge" is the bridge north of Munsan-ni that crosses the Imjin river. Don't know about now, but it used to be a direct route into Panmunjun, where the peace talks were held. Also important as many sick and wounded were repatriated there. Don't know about freedom gate, are you sure you don't mean "freedom village" which is where the sick and wounded were taken.
11:30 am on September 29th, 2009 9
Frankie, here you go:
http://rokdrop.com/2005/08/26/imjimgak-peace-fest…