ATIS INTERROGATION REPORT NO 4137 22 March 1951
FIELD REPORT (IX CORPS MISDI 0336) 9 March 1951
| NAME: | CHEN Hung Shin (陳鴻興) |
| AGE: | 26 yr |
| RANK: | Pvt |
| DUTY: | Rifleman |
| UNIT: | CCF 38th Army, 113th Div, 337th Regt, 2d Bn, 6 TH Co, 3d Plat, 8th Sqd. |
| NATIONALITY: | Chinese (CCF) |
| DATE AND PLACE OD CAPTURE OR SURRENDER: | PW surrendered 071500 Mar 51, at Hill 153 (CS630527) to the 19th Regt, 24th Div. |
| OCCUPATION: | Businessman |
| EDUCATION: | Primary School 6 months |
| NAME: | CHANG Shuo Chon (張學成) |
| UNIT: | CCF 38th Army, 113th Div, 337th Regt, 2d Bn, 6th Co, 2d Plat, 5th Sqd. |
| DATE AND PLACE OF CAPTURE OR SURRENDER: | PW surrendered 071500 Mar 51, at Hill 153 (CS630527) to the 19th Regt, 24th Div. |
| NAME: | CHO Quo Chon (趙囯振) |
| UNIT: | CCF 38th Army, 113th, 337th Regt, 2d Bn, 6th Co, 1st Plat, 1st Sqd. |
| DATE AND PLACE OF CAPTURE OR SURRENDER: | PW surrendered 071500 Mar 51, at Hill 13 (CS 630527) to the 19th Regt, 24th Div. |
Cooperative and information seems fairly reliable. Did not remember the names of places or the dates in which certain events took place.
a. Organization and Strength
38th Army consisted of the 112th, 113th, and the 114th Div. 113th Div composed of the 337th Regt (Code 37), 338th Regt (Code 38) and the 339th Regt (Code 39). Although PW did not know the present strength of the 113th Div, they believe that it suffered heavy casualties from UN Air and Arty action.
337th Regt composed of the following assigned and attached units with strength indicated:
| Strength (Present) | ||
| 2d Bn | 〃 〃 | Approx 200 |
| Hvy Weapons Company | 〃 〃 | 40 |
| Security CC | 〃 〃 | 120 |
| Signal Plat | 〃 〃 | 12 |
| Transportation | 〃 〃 | 80 |
2d Bn was made up of the 4th, 5th and 6th companies plus a Hvy Weapons Company. Formerly the 4th, 5th and the 6th Companies had a strength of 180 men per company but at present the strength of the 4th Co is 40 men, 5th Co 60 men, and the 6th Co 40 men.
6th Co consisted of 3 platoons but at present only the 2d and 3d platoons remain, the 1st Plat having been wiped out. Because of these heavy casualties the companies have received personnel from units attached to the divisions.
PW who had been in the Guard Co of the 113th Div, said that prior to the reassigned to 337th Regt, the Div was organized as follows:
| Unit | Strength |
| Political Section | 150 |
| Medical Section | 150 |
| Litter Bearers | 700 |
| Propaganda Unit | 80 |
| Recon Co | 180 |
| Engineer Bn | 700 |
| Artillery Bn | 700 |
| Guard Co | 120 |
Company formerly had 185 men but at present it has approx 120 men for many of the personnel had been sent to depleted companies as replacements. PW was sent to 337th Regt 2d Bn, 6th Co.
b. Deployment of Own Unit
As of 071300 Mar 51, when PW deserted, 6th Co was approx 600 meters NE from OKCHON-NI (CS 645530) and on a hill believed to be (CS653543). 5th Co was approx 1.5 km WSW of the 5th Co and the 4th Co approx 1 km NE of the 5th Co.
2d Bn CP was approx 5km NW of the 6th Co and on hill. 337th Regt Hq is east of the PUKHAN River. However, the 4th, 5th and 6th Co are believed to have withdraw, for they were under intense UN fire. During this attack their Plat Ldr and Sqd Ldr were killed.
PW who has been with the division Guard Co, stated that prior to his reassignment o/a 26 Feb 51, the 113th Div CP was approx 16 km W of the PUKHAN River.
c. Status of Arms and Ammo
6th Co had the following arms and ammunition:
3 LMG 700 rd each
9 rifles (mixture of M38, 03, and carbines) 70 rds each
6 SMG US 200 rd each.
All men were supplied with 2 to 5 hand grenades.
They did not receive any resupply of ammo or weapons since entering KOREA.
113th Div had Katyusha rocket launchers, but PW did not know how many. Division brought the Katyusha into KOREA, but before they had a chance to use them, they were destroyed by UN air attack at HUICHON.
d. Status of Food and Clothing
Did not receive ant clothing since they entered KOREA, except for winter shoes which the 113th Div received about one month ago S of the HAN River.
Food was obtained locally and consisted of rice and millet. This was served twice daily and was adequate.
e. Brief Chronology
PW were formerly with the CNA. O/a Dec 49, they were captured by the CCF and were assigned to the 38th Army. O/a 28 Oct 50, the 38th Army entered KOREA and proceeded southward, passing HUICHON. They had one engagement with UN Forces. From here they proceeded to TOKCHON where they again engaged UN Force. Then in Nov 50, they arrived in KAECHON. From here they passed SUNCHON, vicinity of PYONGYANG and arrived in YONCHON. From YONCHON the division of the 38th Army advanced along different routes.
O/a 2 Jan 51, the 113th Div crossed the 38th Parallel and arrived KUMYANGTANG-NI. However, PW 337th Regt pulled back to SONSONG-DONG (CS518592) and celebrated their New Year, (6 Feb 51). They stayed there for approx 1 month to rest and await replacements and resupply of ammo which did not come in. However, due to heavy UN pressure in the central area, the regiment was sent out to aid another CCF Unit, which PW believe arrived after a day's trip. PW caught up with the regiment o/a 13 Feb 51 at TAEGON-NI (CS55433) and stayed there for approx 20 days. O/a 26 Feb 51, the 337th Regt withdrew north of the HAN River and units were deployed and prepared defensive positions. 6th Co was approx 600 meters NE of OKCHON-NI (CS645530). Believe the other units of the regiments were situated in the general area to the west. 7 Mar 51, the companies of the 2d Bn were heavily hit, resulting in scattering and withdrawal of the companies. PW and 15 others, instead of withdrawing decided to surrender. O/a 1500 hrs they arrived at Hill 153 and surrendered to UN Forces.
f. Mission and Intention
PW Unit was to defend the position where they were last located believed to be. (CS653543) at all cost.
g. Personalities
CHOW Tai Chen (趙太張), 38, CO 6th Co.
PAI Chin Chan (白振張), 38, CG 113th Div, Guard Co.
HWAN Tsu (黃志), 26, 3d Plat Ldr.
h. Physical Condition of Troops
Many of the troops are suffering from frostbite and backaches, but did not know the numbers involved.
i. Information on Armor, Eng, Arty, and Other Special or Technical Info
PW who was formerly with the Div Guard, saw 2 my guns in the divisions, but did not know how many they had. All guns were horse drawn.
j. Any Significant Tactic or Warfare Employed by the Enemy
Used encircling frontal and guerrilla tactic depending on the elements they face.
k. Propaganda and/or Surrender Leaflets
Heard broadcast clearly and many wanted to surrender, but are afraid of their political officer, who keeps a close watch. They also saw leaflets.
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