Taking it easy in hospital, May '53
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Smoking and taking it easy in hospital. Canadian F.B.S. near Vijonghu. Aftermath of slow movement to the deck. May 53 and the aftermath of a dust-up on Cloncurry feature. I had 17 grenade fragments in my carcass this time, the result of being the target for 8 grenades from Charlie. My good old flak jacket took much of the shrapnel, but not all alas. Whilst at this MASH an American Negro entertainment unit arrived, they were absolutely great. They went from ward to ward and performed for all the patients and staff, they were really swinging. That was the first time I heard and fell in love with Jambalaya ( the coffee's fine). Late in the evening the entire group built a big fire down from the wards, and sat around having a drink and a private 'jam session'. Meanwhile unbeknown to all, the local guerilla unit had killed some of the guards, then proceeded to go on a rampage. Most of the entertainers were killed or badly wounded sitting about their fire. We wept for them the next day, and at times I still do. Usually when I hear that song. |