Korean War Veterans Association

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

Mid 1970s - Up Near the Z - President Ford is seen here eating chow with 2ID troops at Camp Casey!

06/05/2026

06/02/2026

Raymond G. Davis led when conditions were at their worst.
During the Korean War, in 1950, his Marines were fighting in freezing temperatures in the mountains near the Chosin Reservoir. Supplies were limited. Conditions were brutal.
And the enemy outnumbered them.
This wasn’t a controlled battlefield.
It was survival.
Davis commanded his unit under constant pressure. Enemy forces attacked repeatedly, trying to break their lines. Cold slowed movement. Exhaustion set in.
But he held the line.
Not from the rear. From the front.
He moved between positions, directing fire, keeping his Marines organized, making sure no point collapsed under pressure.
When others might have withdrawn, he stabilized the situation.
That decision mattered.
Because holding that ground allowed larger forces to reposition and avoid being overwhelmed.
It wasn’t just about one unit. It was about the bigger outcome.
For his leadership and actions, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Recognition for maintaining control in one of the most difficult combat environments imaginable.
But here’s what stands out.
There’s no single viral moment tied to his name.
No widespread recognition today.
A man who led in freezing conditions…
Who faced overwhelming pressure without losing control…
Who kept his unit together when it could have collapsed…
Still largely forgotten outside military history.
Some leadership isn’t loud.
It’s steady — and that’s what keeps everything from falling apart.
Story based on historical records. This post is for educational purposes.

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

KWVA Chapter #299 Commander Al McCarthy speaks at the Korean War Memorial in Worcester Ma on Memorial Day.
With other VSO’s honoring our fallen. Al is also the KWVA Past National Vice President.