|
June 25, 1950
Start of the Korean War. Forces of the North Korean People's Army invade South Korea. The United Nations calls for North Korea to end its attacks against South Korea.
(NOTE: Because the United Nations charter does not have any provisions for declaring war, the military actions in Korea are often referred to as a conflict or police action, and not a war.)
June 27, 1950
The United Nations requests that its member nations provide aid to South Korea.
June 30, 1950
American ground forces are ordered to Korea.
July 8, 1950
General Douglas McArthur is placed in command of all United Nations forces.
July 9-18, 1950
The 25th Infantry Division arrives in South Korea.
July 17, 1950
Robert McDonald leaves United States for Korea.
August 4, 1950
Transferred to 25th Infantry Division and assigned as A&P platoon leader of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division.
September 15, 1950
United Nations forces land at Inchon.
September 27, 1950
The Bangor Daily News runs a photo and the following caption: "Fights in Korea: First Lieutenant Robert A. McDonald, husband of Mrs. Margaret McDonald of 85 Holyoke Street, Brewer, and son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Sargent of 40 Washington Street, Brewer, is fighting in Korea with Headquarters Company, 24th Infantry Regiment. A 1938 graduate of Bangor High School, he spent four and a half years in the Army during World War II, serving part of that time in the European theater of operations. He re-enlisted two years ago and went overseas about three months ago. Lieutenant and Mrs. McDonald have a son, Wayne, 10, and a daughter, Lynn Marie, 4. Referring to the war situation he informed his parents by letter this week that "everything looked good today."
October 20, 1950
Reassigned to platoon leader of Company L, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, FEC.
November 25, 1950
Forces of the Chinese People's Volunteers Army launch a counteroffensive in North Korea against the rapidly advanding U.N. troops.
December 1, 1950
Patient at OMH, MHD, APO 1007.
December 14, 1950
Patient at Nara Sta. Hospital, FEC.
January 3, 1951
Third Bronze Star Medal authorized.
February 12, 1951
Reassigned to counterfire platoon leader of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, FEC.
April 5, 1951
Second Combat Infantryman Badge awarded.
May 15, 1951
Reassigned to regimental athletic and recreation (A&R) officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, FEC.
July 21, 1951
Returns to United States from Korea?
September 8, 1951
Transferred to athletic and recreation (A&R) officer of Headquarters, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Division at Fort Dix, New Jersey. (NOTE: must check this as it conflicts with other information).
September 8, 1951
Assistant S-3, 365th Infantry Regiment and 271st Infantry Regiment, 69th Infantry Division.
December 5, 1951
Occupational speciality: athletic director.
August 4, 1952
Promoted to Captain (temporary grade).
September 23, 1952
Participates in the First Army Baseball Tournament at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Member of the winning team.
September 30, 1952
Reassigned to training officer/battalion adjutant? of Headquarters 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Division at Fort Dix, New Jersey.
November 24, 1952
Reassigned to training officer of Headquarters 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Division at Fort Dix, New Jersey.
December 8, 1952
Reassigned to company commander of Company M, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Division at Fort Dix, New Jersey.
Attends 15 week Assoc Advanced Infantry Officer Course.
June 1, 1953
Reassigned to training officer of Headquarters 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Division at Fort Dix, New Jersey.
July 8, 1953
Reassigned to "stu off" (TDY TIS, Fort Benning, Georgia) of Headquarters 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Division at Fort Dix, New Jersey.
July 27, 1953
End of the Korean War. A cease-fire is signed by Lt. General William K. Harrison and Lt. General Nam Il at 10:00 a.m. at Panmunjom.
|
