ATIS INTERROGATION REPORT NO. 2805 4 January 1951
FIELD REPORT (24 Div - LDI - 0138) 1 January 1951
| PW NAME: | CHANG Kwong (Chinese) |
| AGE: | 29 |
| RANK: | Pvt |
| DUTY: | Cook |
| UNIT: | 38th Army, 114th div, 342nd Regt, 1st Bn, HMG Co. |
| DATE OF CAPTURE: | 0700 - 0800 1 Jan 51. |
| PLACE OF BIRTH: | Same as above |
| INTERROGATOR: | NY |
PW surrendered. In good physical condition at time of interrogation. PW was cooperative and of average intelligence. Not recommended for further interrogation.
a. PW’s Unit:
38th Army composed of 112th, 113th and 114th Inf Divs. 114th Div composed of 342nd, 343rd and 344th Inf Regts. 3 Rifle Bns and 1 arty Bn comprise the 342nd Regt. Rifle Bn composed of 3 Rifle Cos and 1 HMG Co.
| Strength: | Original | Present |
| HMG Co: | 150 | 120 |
Weapons:
HMG Co: 2 x 81mm mortars, 1 x 82mm mortar, 6 HMGs.
Arty Bn: Weapons unknown.
Ammo:
81mm and 82mm mortars - 30 rds. HMG - 1,000 rds per MG. Ammo issued at KAECHON Nov 50. No re-issue.
Morale:
Morale of troops comparatively low due to cold weather and illness. Bombing and strafing feared most by CCF.
Casualties: Approx 300 were KIA from PW’s Bn since crossing 38th parallel.
342nd Regt crossed 38th parallel 312000 Dec 50.
For the AC of S, G-2:
TAKAHASHI
