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January 23, 1951
Madison County Democrat
London, Madison County, Ohio
What is this article about?
George Perril Van Dyke, USN sailor from London, commended for damage control and salvage work during Korean War operations aboard USS Bexar, including landings at Inchon and Wonsan, and Chinnamp'o evacuation, under extreme conditions.
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London Sailor Is
Commended For His
Work In Korea
George Perril Van Dyke, damage controlman third, USN, son of Alice Van Dyke of London, has returned to the United States aboard the attack transport USS Bexar after five months combat duty in Korean waters.
Formerly a unit of the Atlantic Fleet, the Bexar was stationed in the Mediterranean Sea until August, 1950, when she embarked on a 9000 mile dash via the Suez canal to Inchon, Korea, where she landed a combat battalion of U.S. Marines. She later took part in the amphibious landings at Wonsan and in the evacuation of Chinnamp'o where the men of her beach guard were the last United Nations military personnel to leave the burning city.
In a special ceremony during the homeward voyage, Van Dyke was commended by Captain Clarence E. Coffin, USN, commanding officer of the Bexar for his excellent performance of duty as a member of assault boat salvage party.
In spite of the extreme tides at Inchon and Chinnamp'o and the high winds and freezing temperatures of November and December, Van Dyke's devotion to duty under these difficult and hazardous conditions contributed largely to the success of his ship in carrying out its job of landing large numbers of troops on enemy-held beaches.
Commended For His
Work In Korea
George Perril Van Dyke, damage controlman third, USN, son of Alice Van Dyke of London, has returned to the United States aboard the attack transport USS Bexar after five months combat duty in Korean waters.
Formerly a unit of the Atlantic Fleet, the Bexar was stationed in the Mediterranean Sea until August, 1950, when she embarked on a 9000 mile dash via the Suez canal to Inchon, Korea, where she landed a combat battalion of U.S. Marines. She later took part in the amphibious landings at Wonsan and in the evacuation of Chinnamp'o where the men of her beach guard were the last United Nations military personnel to leave the burning city.
In a special ceremony during the homeward voyage, Van Dyke was commended by Captain Clarence E. Coffin, USN, commanding officer of the Bexar for his excellent performance of duty as a member of assault boat salvage party.
In spite of the extreme tides at Inchon and Chinnamp'o and the high winds and freezing temperatures of November and December, Van Dyke's devotion to duty under these difficult and hazardous conditions contributed largely to the success of his ship in carrying out its job of landing large numbers of troops on enemy-held beaches.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Military Action
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Korean War
Uss Bexar
Marine Landing
Combat Duty
Commendation
What entities or persons were involved?
George Perril Van Dyke
Alice Van Dyke
Captain Clarence E. Coffin
Where did it happen?
Korean Waters, Inchon, Wonsan, Chinnamp'o
Story Details
Key Persons
George Perril Van Dyke
Alice Van Dyke
Captain Clarence E. Coffin
Location
Korean Waters, Inchon, Wonsan, Chinnamp'o
Event Date
August 1950 To Early 1951
Story Details
George Perril Van Dyke, a USN damage controlman from London, served five months combat duty aboard USS Bexar in Korean waters, participating in landings at Inchon and Wonsan, and evacuation at Chinnamp'o. He was commended by Captain Coffin for excellent performance in assault boat salvage under hazardous conditions.