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First American Soldier Killed in Korean War, in Action near Osan

2007-433 (untitled)
Accession Number
2007-433
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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Related Collection
Harry S. Truman Papers: President's Secretary's Files
Keywords
Korean War, 1950-1953
Soldiers
HST Keywords
Korean War - General File
People Pictured
Shadrick, Kenneth
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Credit:
Charles R. Turnbull
U.S. Army

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
Members of the 24th Infantry Division, first United States ground units to reach the front, go into action against North Korean forces at the village of Sojong-Ni, near Osan. At right is Private First Class Kenneth Shadrick, who was killed by enemy fire a few moments after this photo was made, thus becoming the first United States soldier to die in the Korean campaign.
Date(s)
July 5, 1950