ATIS INTERROGATION REPORT NO. 1797 12 October 1950
FIELD REPORT (ADVATIS - 1081) 9 October 1950
1. PERSONAL DETAILS:| PW NAME: | KO, Pyong Jik (高炳直) (고병직) |
| PW NUMBER: | 63 NK 14490 |
| RANK: | Lt (中尉) |
| AGE: | 24 |
| DUTY: | Supply Officer |
| UNIT: | 4th Div Transportation Co |
| EDUCATION: | Primary School. (6 yrs), Middle School (1 yr) |
| OCCUPATION: | Clerk |
| PLACE OF CAPTURE: | CH’ONG SAN (靑山) (1020-1490) |
| DATE OF CAPTURE: | 29 Sep 50 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH: | HAMGYONG-NAMDO, P’UNGSAN0GUN, NUNG-I-MYON, OUN-NI #123 (咸鏡南道 豊山郡 熊耳面 於隱里 一二三番地) |
| HOME ADDRESS: | Same as above |
| INTERROGATOR: | TAKESAKO (FEAF) |
PW was of average intelligence and cooperative. PW was supply officer, concerned only with units directly attached to 4th Div (excluding Rifle and Arty Regt’s). Limited knowledge of CHINNAMPO. No further interrogation recommended.
3. TACTICAL INFORMATION:Chronology:
3 Mar 49 - Inducted into Trans co, 4th Div at CHINNAMP’O. Received eight months driver and mechanic training.
Mar 50 - Promoted to M-Sgt. Became Sgt/Maj of company.
11 Aug 50 - Arrived at HYOPCH’ON (陜川).
18 Aug 50 - Commissioned Lt, replacing former supply officer who was killed in accident.
31 Aug 50 - Hospitalized at a civilian hospital in CHONJU with acute appendicitis.
26 Sep 50 - All walking patients told to go to TAEJON as hospital was being abandoned.
29 Sep 50 - Arrived in CH’ONG SAN where he surrendered to ROK troops.
956th Unit in CHINNAMP’O
As of 16 Jun 50, a marine-infantry unit (陸戰步兵部隊), referred to as the 956th Unit, was stationed in three wooden ware-houses 800 meters NW of the CHINNAMP’O RR Station. This unit, composed of app 4,000 men was first activated in mid-May 1950. According to hearsay its Hqs was located in CH’ONGJIN (淸津).
According to PW’s observation, all personnel were regular army uniforms (kahki uniform with red stripes). Heaviest weapons observed were DP LMG’s and MAXIM HMG’s.
According to the latest hearsay information, the 956th Unit was still in CHINNAMP’O in late July.
Winter Clothing Issue (from 15 Nov)
EM
1 Blouse, cotton (cotton quilted)
1 pr Trousers, cotton (cotton quilted)
1 Cap, cotton
1 Undershirt, ctn
1 pr Shorts, ctn
1 pr 6“ shoes a year
Cotton cloth 1 meter 60 cm (to be cut in two to wrap feet)
2 prs rubber-soled shoes per year
OFF
1 Blouse, wool
1 pr Trousers, wool
1 Undershirt, ctn
1 pr Shorts, ctn
1 pr Hig boots
2 prs Socks, cotton
Cotton cloth 1m 60 cm, (used same as EM)
1 overcoat, wool
There were no military clothing stores where Off and EN could purchase clothing. Unwearable clothing can be turned in for salvage.
During the period 7 Mar 50 to 16 Jun 50, no gun emplacements whatsoever observed in or around CHINNAMP’O.
Three of the known places where military clothing was manufactured were HAEJU, PY’ONGYANG and SINUIJU.
For the Commanding Officer:
WEELDREYER
Executive
