Seventh Infantry Division - Yearbook (South Korea)

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Pvt. Jerry Stelfler puts up signs on the new main line of re- sistance which marks the Southern limit of demilitarized zone. many hills were made for trouble. Heavy to and fro battles with the Communists increased steadily and the Division continued to defend its position on the MLR, conducting company sized raids against enemy strong points and taking prisoners. On July 3, 1952, Brigadier General Wayne C. Smith assumed command of the Divi- sion upon the rotation of Major General Lyman L. Lemnitzer. Enemy artillery and mortar fire continued heavily throughout the month, necessitating reinforce- ment and camouflage of bunkers. In addition to these everyday duties, the Division Worked on communica- tions, which were also bolstered to meet the increasing Chinese threat. The 17th Infantry Regiment organized Operation INDICATOR, a raid designed to capture prisoners and obtain information pertaining to enemy positions. INDICATOR Was a success. Company C of the 17th, backed up by tanks, .50 calibre machine guns and de- struction teams with rear line support from the artil- lery, fought through stiff resistance and captured seven Red prisoners. From them, information led to the de- struction of 26 bunkers in the vicinity of Hill 404. This was to be the character of battle in the ensuing months. Patrol action, artillery fire and observation Tearing down a bunker in preparation for the move back from the main line of resistance. Members of Co. D C0 L , 32nd Inf. Regt. prepare to move out of bunkers, following the signing of the Armistice in Korea.

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