Title: From Coos to Korea
First published: 1998
Description: Melvin Borgard was but one of nearly three million U.S. Army personnel to serve in Korea and, like most, he did not participate in the amphibious invasion of Inchon or the battle of Pork Chop Hill.  In fact, he fired more rounds of ammunition at rats in the latrine than at the enemy, and 'Pickles,' one of his company's houseboys, was the only North Korean he encountered.  However, Borgard's letters to his parents reveal that the 339th Transportation Harbor Craft and Marine Maintenance Company at Inchon was no safe haven and provided critical support for troops fighting on the frontlines.
Subjects: American Personal narratives, Correspondence, Korean War, 1950-1953, Military life, Personal narratives, American, Soldiers, United States, United States. Army
Places: United States
People: Conard Melvin Borgard (1930-1988)
LC classification: DS921.6 .B67 1998