John F. Watson (Jack)

Branch of Service: US Army
Length of Service: 4 Years
Rank: CPL.
Armed Conflict: Korea
Campaigns: 5 From July 24, 1950 to July 1951

Background and History:
Basic Training November 1949 - January 1950
Paratrooper Ft. Benning Januarty 1950 - February 1950
Went to Okinawa June 1950
Shipped to Korea July 1950 as Infantry with 29th
Infantry Regt Transferred to 25th Div. 35th Regt. September 1950

Experiences:
As a 18 year old with no combat experience, it was the worst thing I was ever through in my life of 68 years, but would do it again if I had to.


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