This is Joseph "Mack" Harper. He was in the 3/31st/7th ARMY. He was killed in the early morning of Nov 28, 1950 at Chosin Reservoir, North Korea. His remains have never been recovered and returned home. We hope he will eventually be returned to us. Many other families await the return of their loved ones. At least we know that Joe was killed. Other families don't know what became of their lost soldiers.
Out of the 3300 of the 31st Infantry Battalion who started the battle, only about 385 were still alive, unwounded, & able to catch up to & reach the retreating Marines. All the others were killed or captured. "Left Behind". The US Army soldiers' contributions and significant sacrifices at The "Frozen Chosin" were not recognized, and were even denied, for decades. The stories of heroism & courage of these soldiers should never be neglected or forgotten.
I have had the honor to meet many of these Army Heroes. They are true Heroes.
High Point, NC
