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November 23, 1953
The Daily Record
Dunn, Harnett County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Alfred B. Colville from Dunn, N.C., promoted to corporal in 25th Infantry Division in Korea after arriving last May; wounded in action, awarded Purple Heart and other honors.
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Made Corporal
WITH THE 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN KOREA—Alfred B. Colville, son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Colville, Route 4, Box 385, Dunn, N. C., was recently promoted to corporal while serving with the 25th Infantry Division in Korea.
Rushed to Korea during the early days of the conflict, the 25th Infantry took part in some of the most bitter fighting on the peninsula. It is now undergoing intensive post-truce training.
Corporal Colville, who arrived in Korea last May, is a squad leader in the 14th Regiment's Company B. In the Army since November 1952, he wears the Purple Heart for wounds received in action, Combat Infantryman Badge and the Korean and UN Service Ribbons.
Made Corporal
WITH THE 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN KOREA—Alfred B. Colville, son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Colville, Route 4, Box 385, Dunn, N. C., was recently promoted to corporal while serving with the 25th Infantry Division in Korea.
Rushed to Korea during the early days of the conflict, the 25th Infantry took part in some of the most bitter fighting on the peninsula. It is now undergoing intensive post-truce training.
Corporal Colville, who arrived in Korea last May, is a squad leader in the 14th Regiment's Company B. In the Army since November 1952, he wears the Purple Heart for wounds received in action, Combat Infantryman Badge and the Korean and UN Service Ribbons.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Military Promotion
Korean War
25th Infantry Division
Purple Heart
Corporal Promotion
What entities or persons were involved?
Alfred B. Colville
Mr. And Mrs. James H. Colville
Where did it happen?
Korea
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Key Persons
Alfred B. Colville
Mr. And Mrs. James H. Colville
Location
Korea
Event Date
Recently; Arrived Last May
Story Details
Alfred B. Colville, son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Colville from Dunn, N.C., was promoted to corporal while serving with the 25th Infantry Division in Korea. He arrived in May, serves as squad leader in Company B, 14th Regiment, and has been awarded the Purple Heart for wounds, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Korean and UN Service Ribbons.