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ATIS INTERROGATION REPORT NO. 3118　1 February 1951

FIELD REPORT (25 Div - LDI - No Number)　16 January 1951

PW suffering from severe case of frozen feet. Otherwise he appears to be in good physical condition. PW is cooperative, but of low intellect. He has poor memory. Not recommended for further interrogation. Pw being evacuated through medical channels. States he is surprised at good treatment he is receiving.

128th Div entered KOREA about 2 months ago. Div crossed 38th parallel o/a 1 Jan 51. Div passed through SEOUL and immediately crossed HAN River o/a 6 Jan 51. PW’s company marched about 3 nights after crossing HAN River to unknown location. Separated from his company o/a 11 Jan 51 together with PW HWANG, Jyo-kwang. O/a 12 Jan 51 they dug fox holes and hid. States they were discovered by Korean villagers who reported to U.S. troops. This afternoon he heard small arms fire and then surrendered to American troops.

Estimates one half of company armed. Those armed carry about 100 rds ammo. Unarmed personnel carry about 250 rds. There are 6 HMGs in 3rd company. No LMGs. 3rd Co has 4 mortars, cal unk. The company has about 14 horses used to carry ammunition.

Originally troops told that mission of division was to defend Manchurian border. Troops are told by officers that they are in KOREA to help NKA. Does not know immediate mission of division.

Does not know disposition of divisional units. PW states 50th Army composed of 127th, 128th and 129th divisions. Does not know locations of these divisions. States that there are other CCF units in KOREA, but unit designations and locations unknown. Does not know of location of any NKA units.

Communications accomplished by various means depending on circumstances. Means of communications are runners, horse mounted messengers and telephone. He has seen no radios.

PW states morale is low. States majority of lower ranks want to return to their homes. However the officers are ardent campaigners and always tell the troops of the necessity of fighting.

There are no army issue of food-stuffs. Troops live off the land. To date food has been in sufficient quantity.

There have been no issue of clothing and ammo. Heard that ammo supplies will soon come from China.

Heard that casualties are evacuated to rear. Does not know extent of medical facilities.

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