Having just returned to action on December 2, White was now part of the effort to bring about 4,000 men northward from the southeastern tip of the reservoir to secure the exit of the 10,000 Marines and Army Infantry men trapped in the Chosin Reservoir valley. Altogether, between 20,000 and 25,000 U.N. troops were involved in the Chosin Reservoir battle. Sergeant White’s provisional company, though, was “pretty short-handed from casualties,” with only about 30 men, instead of the usual 160. Stewart, Richard W. (2000), The Korean War: The Chinese Intervention (PDF), US Army Center of Military History, archived (PDF) from the original on 11 December 2018 , retrieved 20 September 2018 Hoare, James (1995). Historical Dictionary of the Republic of Korea. New York: Rowman and Littlefield. ISBN 978-0-8108-7093-2. Lt. James C. Barnes, 48 FAB and FO to 1/32 Inf., awarded Distinguished Service Cross for actions during breakout. [15] After all other members of his platoon were wounded, he personally killed 11 of the enemy with a machine gun over a period of three hours

Appleman, Roy (1987). East of Chosin: Entrapment and Breakout in Korea, 1950. Vol.2. College Station, TX: Texas A and M University Military History Series. ISBN 978-0-89096-283-1. Major General Oliver Smith, in command of the 1st Marine Division, awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. On October 3/4 the commando targeted the railway south of Chongjin, though they withdrew on finding it heavily guarded. Two days later the marines attempted another landing near Sorye-dong, but their canoes came under fire as they reached shore, forcing another withdrawal. On December 11 the remaining elements of 1st MARDIV arrived at Koto-ri. As promised, Smith and his Marines had fought their way out and managed to bring most of their equipment with them. After greeting the battered but unbowed Americans, the men of 41 Commando embarked on transports waiting off the coast at Hungnam, bound first for Pusan and then Masan. All told during the Chosin Reservoir campaign 41 Commando suffered 93 casualties, including most of the assault engineers, signalmen and NCOs of the heavy weapons sections. Thus the unit was withdrawn to Japan. After a period of R&R at Ebisu Camp in suburban Tokyo 41 Commando were sent to HMAS Commonwealth, the Australian naval base at Kure, where they received replacement personnel and equipment. The commando also undertook additional training, for their combat role in Korea was only just beginning. More RaidingStretch of Route 35 in Monmouth County Named for 'Chosin Few' Vets of Korean War Battle". Archived from the original on 15 September 2021 . Retrieved 30 November 2019. Lt. Alfred J. Anderson, B/31, awarded Distinguished Service Cross for actions at Hell's Fire Valley. [16] Brigadier General Chesty Puller, in command of the 1st Marine Regiment, was awarded a (fifth) Navy Cross. Seventeen Medals of Honor were earned during the battle. Tens of thousands of North Korean civilians braved possible death on the battlefield and in the severe weather when they chose to be evacuated to South Korea along with the U.N Forces. Montross, Lynn; Canzona, Nicholas (1992). U.S. Marine Operations in Korea: The Chosin Reservoir Campaign. Vol.3. Austin, Texas: Robert J. Speights. ISBN 978-0-944495-03-2.

On Feb. 2, 1952, 41 (Independent) Commando, Royal Marines, formally disbanded. Re-formed in 1960, the unit saw action in East Africa, Northern Ireland and other trouble spots until again disbanded in 1981. Frietas, Gary A. War Movies: The Belle & Blade Guide to Classic War Videos. Bandon, Oregon: Robert D. Reed Publishers, 2011. ISBN 978-1931741385. Halberstam, David (2007). The Coldest Winter– America and the Korean War. New York: Hyperion. ISBN 978-1-4013-0052-4.

This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Down in the weeds: close air support in Korea. DIANE Publishing. ISBN 1428990178. Archived from the original on 13 May 2021 . Retrieved 15 October 2020. Maclean's final fate is disputed between US and Chinese sources. Although both sides agreed that Maclean was shot numerous times while running towards the Chinese soldiers, Chinese sources claim that Maclean was shot dead on the spot, while UN POWs stated that Maclean later died from his wounds while being moved to a POW camp. See Appleman 1990, p.114 and Guang 2007, p.60. Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pvt Homer Leroy Cutrer - Tennessee (here, next to this marker); Visit from the President of the Republic of Korea (a few steps from this marker); Echo Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain John W. Ripley (within shouting distance of this marker); The Third Basic Officers Class of 1957 (within shouting distance of this marker); VMO-6 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1st Reconnaissance Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Fallen Warrior (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Triangle. Appleman, Roy (1990). Escaping the Trap: The US Army XCorps in Northeast Korea, 1950. Vol.14. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University Military History Series. ISBN 978-0-89096-395-1.

Captain Edward Stamford, awarded the Silver Star for actions as the Marine forward air controller of RCT 31. He initially was recommended for the Medal of Honor. Where do you put the bayonet on the damn thing?” (upon seeing a flamethrower demonstrated for the first time) Lt Col. Don Faith, posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for actions as a commander of RCT 31 (Task Force Faith).

It was 78 miles from what had been the most forward Marine concentration at Yudam-ni to the sea. The entire world watched spellbound as the lst Marine Division tried to extricate itself from the Chinese stranglehold. Few members of the press thought they could do it. Only the Marines themselves, and those with them, never doubted the outcome. An Offer To Fly The Entire Division Out Refused