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Korean War Veterans Reminisce About Their Service Before Local Chapter Is Disbanded Later This Month

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James Witker with the 44th MASH in Korea.

James Witker with the 44th MASH in Korea.

Stanley Penski on Honor flight in 2017.

Stanley Penski on Honor flight in 2017.

Stanley Penski during basic training in 1950.

Stanley Penski during basic training in 1950.

Stanley Penski in England in 1951.

Stanley Penski in England in 1951.

Raymond Tureski during the Korean War. COURTESY ELIZABETH TURESKI

Raymond Tureski during the Korean War. COURTESY ELIZABETH TURESKI

Photos from Raymond Tureski's time in the Korean War. COURTESY ELIZABETH TURESKI

Photos from Raymond Tureski's time in the Korean War. COURTESY ELIZABETH TURESKI

Photos from Raymond Tureski's time in the Korean War. COURTESY ELIZABETH TURESKI

Photos from Raymond Tureski's time in the Korean War. COURTESY ELIZABETH TURESKI

Raymond Tureski during the Korean War. COURTESY ELIZABETH TURESKI

Raymond Tureski during the Korean War. COURTESY ELIZABETH TURESKI

James Witker at his home in Southampton. DANA SHAW

James Witker at his home in Southampton. DANA SHAW

Stanley Penski at his home in North Sea. DANA SHAW

Stanley Penski at his home in North Sea. DANA SHAW

The Eastern Long Island Chapter Korean War Veterans during a Southampton parade.

The Eastern Long Island Chapter Korean War Veterans during a Southampton parade.

The Eastern Long Island Chapter Korean War Veterans during a Southampton July 4th parade in 2011.

The Eastern Long Island Chapter Korean War Veterans during a Southampton July 4th parade in 2011.

authorCailin Riley on Nov 5, 2024
Jim Witker vividly remembers the first time he attended a meeting of the Eastern Long Island chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association. It was one week before the September... more

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