Frank Dollins
Frank Dollins began serving his country in 1950 at the age of eighteen. He was soon stationed in Japan. In 1951, he was sent to Korea. The memories from that period of his life are still difficult for him to talk about. He remembers friends and fellow soldiers with fondness and respect. However, he was well aware of the seriousness of his mission. He recalled that it was not a situation in which they experienced much fun together. He sums it up best when he says “It’s not like TV… maybe more like a football game where everyone is fighting for ground until someone wins or dies or you run out of food or people.” He remembers being injured by shrapnel, noting that he left his own blood in Korea. Mr. Dollins served honorably and he continued to live his life with honor upon his return home. Today, he is thought of as a wonderful person who is much loved and respected. We are thankful for his service.
Korean War - Key Events
December 6, 1950
The U.S. Marines at the Chosin Reservoir begin their “attack in a different direction” as they engage in a fighting retreat to the port of Hŭngnam. Two entire Chinese armies have been tasked with the destruction of the 1st Marine Division. They succeed in driving the American force from North Korean territory but pay an enormous price: as many as 80,000 Chinese troops are killed or wounded, and the CPVF Ninth Army Group is rendered combat-ineffective for months. “Frozen Chosin” becomes one of the most-storied episodes in U.S. Marine Corps history.
These events are taken from the Encyclopedia Britannica
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