Homer W. Mundy
Bio
Homer Mundy enlisted in the U.S. Army after finishing school and trained as an Infantryman before receiving advanced instruction as a Transportation Mechanic. When the Korean War broke out in 1950, he deployed to the Korean peninsula with the 2nd Infantry Division. Just 13 days after arriving, he was wounded in combat—the first of two injuries he sustained during his service. Despite the dangers, he continued to serve with distinction, earning the Presidential Unit Citation, Expeditionary Ribbon, and Bronze Star. After being wounded a second time, he was sent back to the United States to recover. He continued his military service at Camp Cook, California, where he trained new soldiers heading to Korea.
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Wounded in Combat
Homer Mundy recalls being wounded just 13 days after arriving in Korea, an injury that sent him to Japan for nearly a month to recover. Once healed, he rejoined his unit near Taejon as they advanced north toward the Yalu River. There, they encountered Chinese forces, marking a new and intense phase of the conflict.
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Bitter Cold Weather
Homer Mundy recalls arriving in Korea without the proper cold weather gear that later troops received. As temperatures dropped, he and many others suffered injuries from the extreme cold. He emphasizes how unprepared they were for the harsh conditions.
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Enemy Attacks
Homer Mundy describes the intense experience of being under enemy attack, often facing heavy fire during chaotic moments of withdrawal. He recalls fierce fighting near Kodae-Ri, where his unit battled through encirclement by enemy forces. His second major injury occurred near the North Korean capital, then held by U.S.-led troops.
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Returning Home
After returning home, Homer Mundy used his frontline experience to train new recruits bound for Korea. His combat service earned him rapid promotions, quickly rising through the ranks. While most people treated him with respect upon discharge, he remembers facing a cold reception at the local VFW.
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