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Martin Overholt

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Growing up splitting time between China and the United States, Martin Overholt decided to join the Marine Corps in the hopes of being able to travel more. While fighting in Korea, he sometimes had to fight against the Chinese, which felt strange since he had grown up with them. (8:05)

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After liberating Seoul, Martin Overholt and his regiment departed for Koto-ri in North Korea to try and push back enemy troops. Moving through that region, they faced heavy casualties from the Chinese troops. (Part 1) (10:30)

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After arriving in Koto-ri, Martin Overholt and his regiment were forced to bury a large group of their fellow soldiers after they become too difficult transport. After a long stint out in combat, they left there to their evacuation point of Hungnam. After getting new replacements, the 1st Marine Division was sent back out into the fighting. (Part 2) (7:39)

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While fighting in the Chosin Reservoir, Martin Overholt and his regiment faced steady fire from the Chinese. Facing combat brings out the toughest instincts in a soldier, which Overholt experienced firsthand. (7:12)

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Within his regiment, there was some animosity between Martin Overholt and his lieutenant. Clashing with someone who had power over him made it difficult, but he looks back on it fondly now. (4:38)

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Martin Overholt shares some humorous memories from his time in the Marine Corps after returning home from Korea. His service in the Marine Corps gave him many opportunities and memories he can look back on. (6:54)

Martin Pfotenhauer

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Martin Pfotenhauer recalls his movements from entry into Korea until his unit found a stable location for their field hospital. (4:21)

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Martin Pfotenhauer explains the duties, lifestyles, organization, work ethic, and success rate of the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, or M.A.S.H., in Korea. (6:59)

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Martin Pfotenhauer recalls how surprised many Americans were that the Chinese entered the war, and how the war changed when the Chinese became involved in October 1950. (1:27)

Marty Letellier

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High school fullback Marty Letellier was sidelined by a injury and had to leave the team. What good was high school without football? So, he joined the Marines. That would have pleased his great-grandfather. (4:45)