Bill Keys

Branch of Service: Navy – Army
Length of Service: 3 years
Rank: S2C, Sgt.
Armed Conflict: Korea
Campaigns: Kumhwa, Kumsong, Satae-R

Background and History:
Graduated Collingswood High 1945
Navy Boot Camp 1945
Discharged Navy 1946
Army Basic Training 1951
CIC School 1951
Korea Feb. 1952
Discharged Army 9/26/56 (Res.)

Experiences:
Troop movement by all types: ships, boats, etc.  In Army, moves guarding prisoners on Koje-Do.  Digging in for “Operation Mushroom”.  Following patrol action as S-2 Sgt. Experiencing cold of Korean winters.  Bunker living.


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