Charles J. Wilcox papers.

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Charles J. Wilcox papers.

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General description of the collection: The Charles J. Wilcox papers include a completed Korean War Veterans Survey questionnaire. Wilcox describes how "nearly all action" occurred at night, with night attacks, night patrols, and attempts to capture enemy prisoners of war (POWs). He notes the lack of problems with alcohol or drugs, although both were available. Wilcox believes that James Brady's book, The Coldest War, is superior to others. He also describes his use of an unauthorized .50 caliber machine gun, that earned mention in Brady's book. He also describes a friendly fire incident that killed a Red Cross worker, his favorable view of the cease-fire, and the importance of the rotation system to morale. Wilcox also believes that "military training is useful to every one in civilian life."

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Wilcox, Charles J., 1930-

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1st Lieutenant Charles J. Wilcox received his commission through the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program at his undergraduate institution. On 1 January 1951, he was activated and reported to Camp Breckenridge, Kentucky. Wilcox was assigned to Korea in 1952 as a replacement to K, then M Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. During late 1952, he also served as second in command of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Leadership School. On 31 March 1953 he was dis...