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Hill 355 Korean War in 1952
written by charles haynes
 On May 2nd, 1522'D' Company had a night patrol clash with the enemy, and on the following day a booby-trapped dummy was discovered in a disused enemy position. On May 4th, 2/Lt J.L.Bowler led a fighting patrol against an enemy position on 'Florida'. Penetrating 500 yards further than any previously recorded Patrol, The Welch suffered three casualties, all slightly wounded. 2/Lt Bowler was awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry in this action. On the same day also 'A' and 'C' Company positions were subjected to a period of heavy shelling, over 200 rounds, falling about them in a very short space of time. Fortunately casualties were limited to a few Men slightly wounded. These Positions were subjected to similar bombardment on the 5th, 6th and 9th May, but amazingly emerged casualty free. On May 24th,Captain R.C.Taverner led a successful Raid on an enemy outpost. Spotted by the Chinese when they had penetrated the enemy Line, Captain Taverner, and Corporal Murphy were severely wounded, and others less seriously, in the fight which then developed. Much of the credit for the successful withdrawal of the Patrol was due to Lance Corporal Ellaway, later awarded the Military Medal, and also to Sergeant Bowling and Pte Lewis(24), both of who were later Mentioned in Despatches. Lance Corporal Bourne, also a member of this Patrol failed to the safety of the Company lines with the others, but turned up safetly the next morning, carrying Captain Taverner's Webbing Equipment which had to be discarded. His only comment on his experiences was the Chinese wouldn't let me stay for Breakfast as I wasn't on their Ration strength.
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