Louis M. Venella

Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Length of Service: 2 Years
Rank: CPL.
Armed Conflict: Korea
Campaigns: 45th Army Division was assigned to relieve the 1st
Calvary Division on the front line in Korea November 1951

Background and History:
Became a member of the US Army October 1950 at Fort Dix, NJ. I was assigned to the newly activated 45th Division of Oklahoma. Basic infantry training was completed at Camp Polk, Louisiana. On April 1951 the 45th shipped out to Japan, destination Island of Hohkaido for additional training. November 1951, the 45th was ordered to take its place on the front lines in Korea. Through training I became Com-Center Cheif 45th Signal Corp - 45th Division. Shipped back to the good old USA October 1952 for discharge at Camp Kilmer, NJ.

Experiences:
Our President, Harry Truman, clearly did the right thing on June 1950 to draw the line against the Communists invaders in Korea. This was truly a United Nations effort in this war. My role was not special but part of the overall effort with the 45th Division to do the job assigned. Through the grace of God I was able to return safe and sound to the US. Unfortunately a number of buddies on Old Baldy and Heart Break Ridge paid the supreme sacrafice in this the "Forgotten War".


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