The 65th moved back into the line to relieve the 51st Republic of Korean Army Regiment on the night of… Read more Pride and Courage Chapter 7. Jackson Heights
Pride and Courage: Prologue. The Boys Are Gone, Adios a los muchachos…
Mario ran “jalda arriba” as fast as he could- more goat than man. He was supposed to be in class.… Read more Pride and Courage: Prologue. The Boys Are Gone, Adios a los muchachos…
Pride and Courage Chapter 1. Of Ghosts and Family
Sargent Camacho sat in the back of an army GMC two and half ton truck. The “deuce and a half”… Read more Pride and Courage Chapter 1. Of Ghosts and Family
Pride and Courage Chapter 5. Far from Home
Camacho slept for two full days at the aid station. He had several minor wounds and was dehydrated and exhausted… Read more Pride and Courage Chapter 5. Far from Home
Pride and Courage Chapter 4. Miracle at Outpost Kelly
Chinese machine-gun, mortar, and time-fused artillery fire were taking their toll on A and C Companies. Most of A Company… Read more Pride and Courage Chapter 4. Miracle at Outpost Kelly
Pride and Courage Chapter 3. A Boricua’s Heart
The colonel addressed the regiment while showing them new Puerto Rican flags. He read out loud the note accompanying the… Read more Pride and Courage Chapter 3. A Boricua’s Heart
Pride and Courage Chapter 2. Dishonoring the Motherland
Colonel Cordero frantically issued commands and counter commands on the radio in the clear. Everyone, from the American top brass… Read more Pride and Courage Chapter 2. Dishonoring the Motherland
