Death Valley and Camp 5
On Tue, 13 Oct 1998
Herbert Miller Email address wrote:
366 Valley Rd
Pulaski, NY 13142
Phone: 315-298-2331
Email: jllm31@a-znet.com
Comments:
I was captured Nov 2 1950, according to military records, however it was
before that that I was actually captured (Oct 31 1950). I was interned
at "Death Valley" and Camp 5. I was also interned at prison camp at
Pyongyang. My nickname was "pappy". I was released Sept 18, 1953.
GEORGE E KESSLER 35IR
On Sat, 14 Nov 1998
GEORGE KESSLER Email address wrote:
#2 ST. IVES WAY
SAVANNAH, GA 31419
TELEPHONE: 912-927-6507
Location of Loss: CH'ONGCH'ON
Casualty Date: 1950-11-28
I am looking for any info regarding my Uncle, and name sake,
PFC George E. Kessler. He was captured at the Battle of the CH'ONGCH'ON
on 28 NOV 1950. I believe he was in either K or L Company. I am also
not sure which battalion.
He was reported to have died of appendicitis in a POW camp in FEB 1951.
His body was sent back in JAN 1956. Looking for anyone who knew him
before, during or after his capture.
Although I am not certain, I believe he was held captive in the prison
camp known as "Death Valley". It is possible he was held at "Camp
7" or one of the "temporary camps" also but I believe less likely.
He was with the 35th Infantry Regiment, 25 Infantry Division. He was
born in Warick, Virginia.
His service number is as follows: RA 13345995.
