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ATIS INTERROGATION REPORT NO. 2732　18 Dec 1950

FIELD REPORT (ADVATIS FWD – #3 0005)　14 Dec 1950

PW was cooperative but lacked detailed information. The dates in this report may not be reliable. Age - 32. Reliability – Fair. Length of service - 8 yrs. Education - 1 yr (country school). Physical condition - Good.

42 - Volunteered into CNA at HOPEH, PROVINCE, CHINA.

Jun 49 - Captured by CCF at SHANGHAI and assigned to 26th Army 76th Div, 228 Regt, 2nd Bn, 6th Co.

17 Oct 50 - The entire 25th Army departed SHANGHAI by train. Same day the 27th and 28th Army departed SHANGHAI for the KOREAN-MANCHURIAN border. However PW has not seen this 27th or 28th Army but heard from an officer in the 26th Army that these two armies Here leaving SHANGHAI for KOREA. The 26th Army arrived at SHANTONG PROVINCE and rested for about 60 days. PW observed many other train loads of CCF troops passing through SHAN'IUNG PROVINCE and heading for the Korean-Manchurian border but did not know what units they were.

O/a 29 Oct 50 - The 26th Army arrived at a small RR Station in LIAOTUNG (遼東省) PROVINCE, MANCHURIA. Here the 26th Army rested for about 4 days. During this rest period the troops were issued new winter clothing and 4 days supply of food. Many train-loads of CCE units were seen passing through this small RR station (Place name unknown).

O/a 5 Nov 50 - The 26th Army arrived at LINKIANG (臨江) MANCHURIA, and after having supper crossed the Yalu river into KOREA about 6 o'clock at night. They crossed the Yalu River on a large steel bridge. There were other units At this place but their designations were unknown. PW observed about 6 AA Guns in this area and each gun had about 15 men. After crossing the Yalu River the 26th Army continued marching southward and arrived at a mountain in the KOTO-Ri Area.

O/a 5 Dec 50 - PW1s battalion was subjected to air·attacks and shelling. Other units of the 26th Army was located to the rear of PW's battalion.

8 Dec 50 - PW's company suffered heavy casualties and began retreating north. PW and another man from his company became separated from their company and both surrendered to UN Troops. PW believes that there were many other CCF units in the KOTO-RI Area but could not say for certain. PW heard from fellow soldiers that the 78th Div was somewhere in this area.

CHEN I (陳毅), Field Army Commander, 3rd Field Army CG

LIN PIAO (林彪), Field Army Commander, 4th Field Army CG.

LAU PA CHUN (刘伯誠), Field Anny Commander, 2nd Field Army CG. Lost one eye and wears dark glasses.

HO LUNG (賀龍), Field Army Commander, 1st Field Army CG.

While in SHANGHAI the 26th Army was known as CHU KIANG UNIT (珠江部隊) and when it departed for KOREA it was known as the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army (中國人民 自願軍).

The 26th Amy was in the 9th Army Group, which was in the 3rd Field Army. The 26th Army consisted of the 76th, 77th 78th, and 79th Divisions. There usually were 3 divisions in an army and the 79th Division was attached to the 26th Army at SHANGHAI in Oct 50. This 79th Division consisted of mostly recruits and was a reserve division for the 26th Army. It was rumored that the 79th Div was originally from the 8th Army Group.

The 76th Div was composed of the 226th, 227th, and 228th Regiments. Each regiment consisted of 3 battalions.

The 2nd Bn of the 228th Regiment to which PW was assigned consisted of the 3th, 5th, and 6th rifle companies. In addition to these 3 rifle companies there was a HMG and Mortar Company.

PW was in the 6th Rifle company which consisted of the 3 rifle platoons and a mortar platoon. There were 3 squads in each rifle platoon.

Estimated strength in the 26th Army:

Sound - 10 - 12 men

Plat – approximately 30 men

Co - 130. - 140 men

Bn - 400 - 500 men

Regt - 1,000 men

Div - 3,000 men

Anti-tank Guns - 18 in the 26th Army

Field Guns - 18 in the 26th Army

US Trucks - 40 in the 26th Army.

The above equipment was observed last at the vicinity of the small RR station in LIAOYANG (遼東省) PROVINCE, MANCHURIA.

85mm mortars (TN: SIC) - 6 in each Regiment

Light Field Guns - 6 in each Div

US Trucks - about 20 in the 26th Army

HMG - 6 in each Bn

IMG - 9 in each Co

US Carbines - carried by plat leader

Pistols - Carried by Co CO

SMGs - 2 in each Plat

Light Mortars - 6 in mortar plat

The above weapons and equipment were brought into Korea by the 26th Army. The men were armed with Japanese and Chinese Manufactured bolt action rifles.

O/a 7 Nov 50, two days after crossing the Yalu River PW observed 70 to 80 US PW’s marching toward the Manchuria border. Although it was at night when PW observed them, they were readily discerned. The US PW's appeared to be in good physical condition but a few were limping. There were two guards.

PW heard from fellow soldiers that they were most likely to be sent to SHEN-YANG (瀋陽) PW Camp.

For the Commanding Officer:

TEN EYCK