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ATIS INTERROGATION REPORT NO. 2356　24 November 1950

FIELD REPORT (ADVATIS FWD - 0224)　19 November 1950

Pw was very intelligent and cooperative. Answered all questions without hesitation. PW surrendered. Not recommended for further interrogation.

8 Feb 48: Inducted into the army at SINUIJU. Received basic training for a few weeks and was assigned to the 1st Div, 1st Regt, 1st Bn Security Co stationed in SINUIJU performing various military duties up to 14 Dec 49.

15 Dec 49: 1st Regt departed by train, arrived in HAEJU 17 Dec 49. Performed various duties for 3 months.

15 Mar 50: Ordered to USUKCH'ON. Departed by train, arrived 16 Mar 50, Received further training in combat, then was assigned to the Finance Section of the People's training unit, 6th Class, Promoted to Sgt.

25 Jul 50: PW's unit was ordered to the front. Departed by RR with approx 3,000 men, arrived in SEOUL 29 Jul 50. The People's Training Unit Classes 4, 5 and 6 were classified as Regts of the 10th Div, The 4th Class was designated as the 25th Regt, The 5th the 27th Regt, and the 6th, the 29th Regt,

30 Jul 50: The 10th Div departed, marched and fought its. way down as far S as KORYONG, SW of TAEGU, along the NAKTONG River front.

26 Sep 50: PW's unit retreated with approx 1,500 men of its original strength, toward the N and finally fought its way to the CHONGONG-NI (全谷里) Area, with approx 1,300 men, on 8 Nov 50.

13 Nov 50: Deserted and surrendered to UN forces 14 Nov 50.

10th Div had approx 11,300 men, 25th Regt approx 3,000 men, 27th Regt approx 3,000 men, 29th Regt approx 3,000 men, Arty Regt approx 1,500 men, Trans Bn approx 150 men, Signal Bn approx 150 men, Engr Bn approx 150 men, Med Bn approx 150 men, Intelligence Plat, approx 30 men, Recon Co approx 70 men, Hq Unit approx 100 men.

Actual Battle Organization & Strength:

10th Div - Approx 11,300 men.

Last Known Composition of Unit:

10th Div - Approx 11300 men of the Original Strength, still intact as of 13 Nov 50,

10th Div (as cf 13 Nov 50) - Approx 1040 M1891/30 Rifles, 100 rds per man, 260 PPsh SMG, 130 DP LMG, approx 2,600 F 1 and RG-42 Hand Grenades. 108 MAXIM HMG Ml910 set up in various defensive positions thru out the mountain area, Approx 60, 82mm M1937 m mortar. 14.5 mm PTR-41, no unknown, Radio Transceiver 4R (RBS-40), number unknown.

No winter uniforms were issued, Troops were still dressed in summer uniforms. Some of the troops were without shoes, and blankets were discarded during the retreat from the NAKTONG River front,

Food is stolen or forced from farmers within the mountain area. Food situation is very critical. Troops eat whenever food is available.

The 10th Div Chief of Staff and CG still maintains contact with elements of the NKA 2nd Corp Staff officers, located somewhere in the mountain area of CHORWON. At times contact is made by radio (Transceiver 4R (RBS-40) which has a power output of five watts, and a voice range of approx 3 miles. At other times one of them leaves the unit and makes contact with his 2 Corp Staff officers and returns within 5 days. It is believed that a well organized spy system obtaining information on UN Forces, movement of supply and troops is maintained by 2nd Corp officers within that area.

Troops moral is very low because of adverse conditions, and the fact that they are still fighting under the threat of execution by the officers and NCOs.

For the Commanding Officer:

NK’s Government Flag

1. Blue fields represent the new USSR supported democratic states.

2. Red fields represent loyalty.

3. Red star is a symbol of future expansion and ambition.

4. White fields are a symbol of peace between KOREA and other nations.

Explanations of flag made by NKA Div Supply Co 5th Div, Sr Col HONG, Song Ho (洪性浩)