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ATIS INTERROGATION REPORT NO. 667　21 August 1950

FIELD REPORT (ADVATIS - 0487)　19 August 1950

PW was fairly cooperative but locked intelligence

Inducted 2 Feb 50 at KANSONG (杆城). Trained at KANSONG, basic training for 1½ months. Transferred to YANGYANG for 3½ months for training. Departed YANGYANG on foot 5 Jul 50 for KANGNUNG (1150-1660), arrival date unknown. Stayed in KANGNUNG 5 day in the mountains concealed from aircraft. Departed KANGNUNG, travelled by night, arrived ANDONG (1160-1520) 9 Aug 50. No activity at ANDONG so his unit went on to UISONG (1160-1490). At UISONG, engaged ROK troops, and 150 men in his battalion were killed by artillery. 150 men proceeded to KUKTO Mt (about 8 km S of UISONG), engaged ROK troops again. PW was captured 18 Aug 50.

8th Div CG: O, PAEK YONG - Maj Gen

Bn CO: SIM PONG SON - Lt Col (killed accidently)

3rd Plt CO: IM, YONG ZUN (임형준) Sr Lt

AT Bn: 300 men

3 x 45-mm AT Guns

14.5-mm AT Rifle Co: 63 men - 3 platoons of 21 men each

31 x 14.5-mm (AT) PTRS Rifles

3 x HMGs

3 x LMGs

10 x T-34/85 trucks observed in UISONG of which 3 were damaged on or about 15 Aug 50.

Many vehicles were observed on the road to UISONG (義城). All damaged. No way of transporting ammunition and supplies. No trucks available in 8th Division.

Average of 2 rice balls a day.

Ammunition supplies limited due to lack of transportation.

5th Division’s objective - T’AEGU.