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Chaplain–Medic massacre facts for kids

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The Chaplain-Medic massacre was a crime in the Korean War. It happened on a mountain in South Korea. Thirty unarmed, and critically wounded United States Army soldiers and an unarmed chaplain were killed by people of the North Korean army during the Battle of Taejon.

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  • Korean front 071350

    Front line of Korean War, July 13, 1950

  • Task Force Smith

    Task Force Smith arrives in South Korea

  • 19th Kum River Map2

    Map of the US 19th Infantry Regiment's defense at the Kum River

  • Catholic Chaplains Monument Arlington

    The Chaplain's Hill monument in Arlington National Cemetery, where Felhoelter is memorialized

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Masacre de Tunam para niños

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