ATIS INTERROGATION REPORT NO. 4177 23 March 1951
FIELD REPORT (24 DIV LDI 0247) 19 March 1951
| NAME: | JANG Chin San (Chinese) |
| AGE: | 22 |
| RANK: | Pvt |
| DUTY: | Ammo Bearer |
| UNIT: | CCF 26th Army, 76th Div, 26th Regt, 3d Bn, Hvy Wpn Co, 1st Plat. |
| DATE & PLACE OF CAPTURE: | 19 Mar 51, CS 570780 |
| EDUCATION: | None |
| PLACE OF BIRTH: | SHANTUNG CHENG, MUN IN HSIEN |
| HOME ADDRESS: | Same as above |
| INTERROGATOR: | TO |
Captured by elements of 2d Bn, 5th RCT. Was in good physical condition at interrogation. Cooperative, but of below average intelligence. Information is considered fairly reliable. PW served for a period of 3 months in the CNA. Not recommended for further interrogation.
a. Chronology:
PW was captured by CCF at CHIANG SU SONG Dec 48. 26th Army entered KOREA Nov 50. Arrived YONCH’ON CT 3217 approx 1 month ago and stayed here approx 20 days. Departed YONCH’ON approx 9 days ago. 1st Plat, Hvy Wpn Co (3d Bn, 26th Regt) arrived 8th Co (3d Bn, 26th Regt) positions CS 570780 3 days ago. Heard from BN political leader that 7th and 9th Co located in rear 4 days ago. 8th Co CP located approx 1km NW in valley. 3d Bn CP located approx 4 km N of 8th Co positions. 1st and 2d Bn located to the rear. Believes 27th and 28th Regt still located at YONCH’ON.
b. Unit or Organization:
| Original | Present | |
| 7th, 8th and 9th Co: | 150 per Co. | |
| Hvy Wpn Co: | 160 | 140 |
| 3d Bn (7th, 8th, 9th & Hvy Wpn Co): | 700 | 600 |
| 26th Regt (1st, 2d & 3d Bn): | 3000 | Approx 2000 |
| 76th Div (26th, 27th & 28th Regt, Arty Bn): |
26th Army composed of 76th, 77th and 78th Div. 26th Regt known as 226th Regt.
c. Weapons: (As of 18 Mar)
| Type | Original | Present | Ammo | |
| Hvy Wpn Co: | HMG | 6 | 3 | 3000 rd ea |
| 82 mm Mortars | 3 | 4 | ||
| 3d Bn: | 60mm Mortars | 6 | 6 | |
| LMG | 5 | 5 | ||
| 26th Regt: | Bazookas | 3 | ||
| Type 〃92〃 Jap Arty | 3 | 3 |
d. Mission:
Told by company political leader that they were to start offensive. Heard this approx 8 days ago.
e. Food & Ammo:
Food is sufficient. Millet, rice and beans are eaten twice daily. Ammo is fairly sufficient.
f. Morale:
Morale is low due to lack of rest and food since arriving in front line.
g. UN Leaflets:
Has picked up leaflet but was not able to read (illiterate). Had friend read leaflet and believing contents, thought to desert at first opportunity.
h. Broadcast:
Heard plane broadcast 2 days ago vic place of capture but was not audible.
I. UN PW:
Observed approx 20 UN PW being taken north approx 2 months ago.
For the AC of S, G-2:
VOROBYOFF
