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ATIS INTERROGATION REPORT NO. 4033　16 March 1951

FIELD REPORT (24 DIV LDI 0235)　11 March 1951

Voluntarily surrendered to a wire team from the 52nd FA Bn, 24th Div. In good condition and cheerful at the interrogation. Cooperative and of average intelligence. During his 6 years schooling he studied Japanese one hour a day. Information is considered fairly reliable. Not recommended for further interrogation.

O/a 25 Feb 51 Security Company was sent to Hill 937 (PAEGUN-BONG) CS 701544 to relieve 8th Co, 3d Bn, 337th Regt. Security Co CP was on peak of Hill 937. 8th Co was relieved because of a shortage of food. For 6 days the 8th Co only ate 1 meal per day and 2 days prior to being relieved they did not have any food. Security Co occupied the same fox holes the 8th Co had occupied. 8th Co took up positions to the NE of Hill 937. 8th Co CP at CS 682549 in large temple o/a 080800 Mar 51.

08 Mar 51 the Security Co was completely disorganized. Co CO left position on Bn Commander's orders and headed NE with about 20 men. Original plan was to go to Hill 1157 (YONGMUN-SAN) CS 721575 but UN troops were occupying Hill 1157 before CCF troops cluld reinforce that Hill.

38th Army: "PENSAMPU"

113th Div: "ISANPU" 13 Hq

337th Regt: "SANCHI" 37

Very little ammo. Only what they can find that UN troops have left or thrown away. Many of CCF soldiers have carbines and US M-1 Rifles. Also heard that 2/3 of Regt has been killed since in Korea.

Food locally procured.

To hold Hill 937 at all costs and protect the 113th Div CP. If impossible to hold Hill 937 they were join the 113th Div. Recon Co on Hill 1157 CS 721575 which were already in position.

PW heard the 39th, 42nd and 50th Armies had set up a defensive line on the 38th parallel.

Heard from officers and political leaders that replacements were coming from TSUNBEI China, however they did not say when or how many.

Morale is very low. CCF troops do not understand why they are fighting in Korea. Troops are demoralized by the lack of food and shelter, and the heavy air and arty bombardments.

Before crossing the 38th parallel, near SAKSU-RI saw about 25 S Korean soldiers (ROKA) and 25 white and negro soldiers moving northward on foot to TSUNBEI, China where all UN PW are taken.

Saw leaflets on two different occasions. The first time the officers and political leaders told all CCF troops every day that the UN troops would not take PW. The second time the leaflets were dropped nothing much was said. About 50 percent of the CCF troops (formerly CNA) believed the leaflets and desired to surrender but due to the strict surveillance by superior officers and NCO, they were unable to do so.

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