Correspondence written by Henry Ed Smith while serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Correspondence written by Henry Ed Smith while serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Smith enlisted in January 1952 and traveled to Japan and Korea with the 279th Infantry Regiment after completing basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He was killed in a flash flood of the Inie River on August 18, 1952, just two weeks after arriving in Korea. In his letters Smith describes...

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Correspondence written by Henry Ed Smith while serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
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Smith, Henry Ed, 1931-1952; Korean War, 1950-1953--Military life; Korean War, 1950-1953--Military personnel; Japan--Description and travel; Korea--Description and travel;
description Smith enlisted in January 1952 and traveled to Japan and Korea with the 279th Infantry Regiment after completing basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He was killed in a flash flood of the Inie River on August 18, 1952, just two weeks after arriving in Korea. In his letters Smith describes basic training; military life; his experiences in Asia (particularly the countryside, climate, and native peoples); and his apprehension that the Also included are letters and telegrams notifying his family of his death, including condolence letters written by soldiers who served with Smith.
spelling Correspondence written by Henry Ed Smith while serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.Smith enlisted in January 1952 and traveled to Japan and Korea with the 279th Infantry Regiment after completing basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He was killed in a flash flood of the Inie River on August 18, 1952, just two weeks after arriving in Korea. In his letters Smith describes basic training; military life; his experiences in Asia (particularly the countryside, climate, and native peoples); and his apprehension that the Also included are letters and telegrams notifying his family of his death, including condolence letters written by soldiers who served with Smith.1952 January - September1952-011950-1959Smith, Henry Ed, 1931-1952; Korean War, 1950-1953--Military life; Korean War, 1950-1953--Military personnel; Japan--Description and travel; Korea--Description and travel;TextCorrespondenceSmith, Henry EdHenry Ed Smith papersSPR1034Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130EnglishThis material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though ADAH hhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/8916
title Correspondence written by Henry Ed Smith while serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
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