Colder Than Hell
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Colder than Hell: A Marine Rifle Company at Chosin Reservoir (1996) is a nonfiction book about the Korean War
written by Joseph R. Owen
In particular, the book details the author's experience as a lieutenant of Baker Company, 1st Battalion
, 7th Marine Regiment
. It includes the actions for which Archie Van Winkle
and Ray Davis received the Medal of Honor
Korean War
The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...
written by Joseph R. Owen
In particular, the book details the author's experience as a lieutenant of Baker Company, 1st Battalion
1st Battalion 7th Marines
The 1st Battalion, 7th Marines is an infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps. They are based at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms and consist of approximately 1000 Marines. Famous Marines who have served in 1/7 include Chesty Puller and John Basilone...
, 7th Marine Regiment
U.S. 7th Marine Regiment
The 7th Marine Regiment is an infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps based at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California...
. It includes the actions for which Archie Van Winkle
Archie Van Winkle
Colonel Archie Van Winkle was a United States Marine who was awarded Medal of Honor for his actions as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean War....
and Ray Davis received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...