ATIS INTERROGATION REPORT NO. 2127 30 October 1950
FIELD REPORT (24 Div - LDI - 0049) 22 October 1950
1. PERSONAL DETAILS:| PW NAME: | PARK Won Shik |
| AGE: | 24 |
| RANK: | Sr Sgt |
| UNIT: | 43rd Div, 2nd Regt |
| DUTY: | Clerk |
| EDUCATION: | Graduate of Middle School |
| PLACE OF CAPTURE: | Vicinity of CHAERYONG |
| DATE OF CAPTURE: | 201800 Oct 50 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH: | PUCHON-GUN, PUKTO MYON, SHINDO-RI |
| HOME ADDRESS: | INCHON-SHI, HASUDONG, #196 |
PW seemed to be in good physical condition at time of interrogation. Was cooperative and of average intelligence. Information obtained is considered fairly reliable. Not recommended for further interrogation.
3. TACTICAL INFORMATION:b. PW’s Unit: 97th Regt was attached to 43rd Div on or about 7 Oct 50. Prior to that, 97th Regt was an independent Regiment composed of newly recruited soldiers. 97th Regt was originally composed of nine (9) battalions; however, six (6) battalions were dispatched to SUNCHON when the 97th Regt became part of the 43rd Division. Weapons were issued to this regiment on or about 8 Oct 50. Weapons were hauled by trucks from YOPA. 4-45mm Mortars, 1 or 2 82mm Mortars, 1-120mm Mortars, 2 or 3 LMG, 2 or 3 HMG and rifles were issued to each battalion. Ammunition was also hauled from YOPA by trucks. Regt had sufficient supply of ammo on hand. Each battalion was composed of approximately 900 men. On 17 Oct 50, the 97th Regt was ordered to proceed to SARIWON. However, enroute, staff officers received word that SARIWON was in danger and fled. 97th Regt was disbanded at this point. Unknown number of men led by Labor Party Members fled to KULWON-SAN to fight as guerrillas. They were armed with only light weapons.
FOR AC of S, G-2:
TAKAHASHI
