Talk:Battle of Chosin Reservoir/@comment-172.9.57.197-20170308140427

EVACUATION OF HUNGNAM = In this section it was stated the last unit was evacuated from Hungnam at 1436. I distinctly remember boarding an LST between 2200 and 2330, 24 December 1950. My unit was Battery "A", 3rd AAA AW BN (SP), 3rd Infantry Division. We were under blackout conditions and the Port of Hungnam was exploding and burning all over the place. About midnight Every other man was allowed to go to the Galley and bring back two canteen cups of coffee, one for himself and one other man. Christmas Day the Navy Crew gave up their Christmas Dinner so those of us who survived the Battle of Chosin could have a hot meal for Christmas. I was 18 at the Chosin, 85 now and I have never forgot that time in my life and those generous Swabbies aboard that LST. I think the number on the LST was LS715....I stayed in Service and retired in 1971. First Sergeant Leon L. Espe, Retired