Folder 42 (Cassette tape - CPL Howard Scott interviewed by John Kaylor)

Item

Identifier: MS 001

Staff Only

Dates

1984

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers, except for files marked as restricted as requested by Dr. Cecil B. Currey. The Special Collections librarians reserve the right to deny access to these particular files.

Portions of this collection are available for viewing in digital format via the FHSU Scholars Repository at https://scholars.fhsu.edu/library/. Or via this link https://scholars.fhsu.edu/currey/

Extent

From the Series: 2.92 Linear Feet (7 boxes)

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

Korean War - U.S. Army, Heavy Weapons Specialist - Mr. Scott was drafted and sent to Korea in 1950. He saw extensive action in Korea and describes the action as "see-saw". He participated in the battles at Blood Ridge, and Ambush Alley, where he compares the scene to that of a Butcher Shop. He gives a description of the assault on Hill 66. Mr. Scott also describes a second war fought in Korea, that of the swamp rats. Mr. Scott was a machine gunner, carrying a water cooled M-30 machine gun capable of firing 365 round per minute.. He attributes his survival a great deal to teamwork and good leadership.