While their armed sentries keep a vigilant watch, United States soldiers in Korea, take some time off at Christmastime. A soldier plays harmonica. Another reads a book. Other soldiers play cards, and some sing Christmas Carols. They wear warm jackets. Soldiers going to chapel for Christmas Service. They come out and shake hands with the Chaplain.
Christmas Dinner in Korea with "A" Company of the 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. Members of the Company are in a "Chow line" in their mess tent, as food service soldiers fill their mess trays with Christmas dinner. U.S. Army Cpl Bill Cunningham interviews several of them and gives them opportunity to record Christmas messages to their loved ones at home. He asks them their names, and where they come from and their messages to their family. He interviews Major General Lionel McGarr, the Commanding General of the 7th Infantry Division. Soldiers identified include: PFC Lewis from Massachusetts, Sgt Wiggens from Cambridge Idaho, Cpl Lewis Wells from Indiana, and General McGarr.
Children stand outside the Do-Bong orphan asylum in Korea. They watch as Korean girls perform traditional dances, during Christmas festivities. Christmas trees and decorations can be seen in front of the building.
Christmas Festivities at the Do Bong Orpan Asylum in Korea. A Korean dancer performs, including some intricate steps, in front of the Orphanage. Christmas trees and decorations can be seen in front of the porch of the building.
United States soldiers watch Christmas festivities at the Do Bong Orphan Asylum. A Korean boy dances.
Children stand outside Do-Bong orphanange asylum in Korea. A choir sings “Joy to the world” outside the orphanage. United States soldiers along with a man dressed as Santa Claus arrive on a bull drawn cart. Wrecked houses. Korean children sit on a wall and watch them. Trees in the background. Soldiers and the man arrive amidst the children. Orphan children applaud. Man talks with them and gives gifts. He holds a child and gives Christmas greeting to everyone. Children’s choir and soldiers sing Christmas carols such as “Silent Night” together. A Korean orphan boy greets “Merry Christmas” while being carried by Santa Claus. Soldiers walking up a mountain.
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