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July 8, 1951
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In Korea, Pvt. Jimmie Lee Beachum of the 17th Infantry 'Buffalo' Regiment earns his nickname by single-handedly holding off a Chinese assault, killing 16 enemies and saving his company's flank during a battle.
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Soldier Becomes
Buffalo In One
Lesson In Korea
WITH THE 77TH INF. DIV. U. S. ARMY. IN KOREA-(ANP)-
How long does it take a replacement to absorb the spirit of the 17th Infantry "Buffalo" Regiment?
In the case of Pvt. Jimmie Lee Beachum, of Clovis, N. M., one fracas with the enemy was more than sufficient.
"I kidded Jimmie about not being able to grow a moustache when he first joined our company," said Pvt. Owen Boyle, Chicago; "said he'd never become a 'Buffalo' and he'd get so mad, he'd fume."
After their company had taken a recent objective, the enemy secured reinforcements, pulled a "banzai" and surrounded Beachum's platoon. The Chinese attack was so overwhelming that supporting tank men resorted to the use of their 45s.
The "Buffaloes" stood their ground and finally repulsed the frantic Red attack. During the height of the struggle, Beachum remained calmly in his foxhole and fired away in all directions.
Some of the guys around him got hit," added Boyle. "But Jimmie kept banging away and, all of a sudden, it was all over."
Beachum was credited with saving the right flank of his company's position and personally accounting for 16 Reds.
"Maybe I can only grow peach fuzz," laughed Beachum. "But I'm a 'Buffalo' now."
Buffalo In One
Lesson In Korea
WITH THE 77TH INF. DIV. U. S. ARMY. IN KOREA-(ANP)-
How long does it take a replacement to absorb the spirit of the 17th Infantry "Buffalo" Regiment?
In the case of Pvt. Jimmie Lee Beachum, of Clovis, N. M., one fracas with the enemy was more than sufficient.
"I kidded Jimmie about not being able to grow a moustache when he first joined our company," said Pvt. Owen Boyle, Chicago; "said he'd never become a 'Buffalo' and he'd get so mad, he'd fume."
After their company had taken a recent objective, the enemy secured reinforcements, pulled a "banzai" and surrounded Beachum's platoon. The Chinese attack was so overwhelming that supporting tank men resorted to the use of their 45s.
The "Buffaloes" stood their ground and finally repulsed the frantic Red attack. During the height of the struggle, Beachum remained calmly in his foxhole and fired away in all directions.
Some of the guys around him got hit," added Boyle. "But Jimmie kept banging away and, all of a sudden, it was all over."
Beachum was credited with saving the right flank of his company's position and personally accounting for 16 Reds.
"Maybe I can only grow peach fuzz," laughed Beachum. "But I'm a 'Buffalo' now."
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Action
Heroic Act
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Korean War
Buffalo Regiment
Heroic Defense
Enemy Attack
Soldier Bravery
What entities or persons were involved?
Pvt. Jimmie Lee Beachum
Pvt. Owen Boyle
Where did it happen?
Korea
Story Details
Key Persons
Pvt. Jimmie Lee Beachum
Pvt. Owen Boyle
Location
Korea
Story Details
Pvt. Jimmie Lee Beachum, initially kidded about not being a true 'Buffalo' soldier, proves himself by calmly holding his position during a fierce Chinese 'banzai' attack, saving his company's right flank and killing 16 enemies.