Kingston of the Hill

Joe Kingston's “King” Company, reinforced by a weapons platoon from “Mike” Company, the regimental recon platoon, and a platoon of 4.2” mortars, was responsible for defending 3,400 meters of the Hill 902 ridge despite being short of ammunition. As part of the Chinese Spring Offensive, an entire regiment of …

1951-04-22

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Joe Kingston's “King” Company, reinforced by a weapons platoon from “Mike” Company, the regimental recon platoon, and a platoon of 4.2” mortars, was responsible for defending 3,400 meters of the Hill 902 ridge despite being short of ammunition. As part of the Chinese Spring Offensive, an entire regiment of the 45th North Korean Division used the cover of darkness to attack the thin line en masse. The North Koreans overran the outposts and surged over the ridge. With Hollywood-like timing, the cooks and drivers of “King” Company arrived just in time to rearm the beleaguered defenders.

Hwachon Reservoir, South Korea

The Battle of Hwacheon was a battle fought between 22 and 26 April 1951 during the Korean War between United Nations Command (UN) and Chinese forces during the Chinese Spring Offensive. The US 1st Marine Division successfully defended their positions and then withdrew under fire to the No-Name Line.

North Korean

American

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