DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

LETTER TO KWVA PRESIDENT FROM

PATRICK T. HENRY

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS

III ARMY PENTAGON

WASHINGTON DC 20310-0111

 

 

December 30, 1999

 

Mr. Harley J. Coon

President

Korean War Veterans Association

4120 Industrial Lane

Beavercreek, OH 45430

 

Dear Mr. Coon:

 

    The Secretary of the Army has directed the U.S. Army Inspector General to conduct a review to determine the facts surrounding reports of civilian deaths near Nogun-ri (Nokuen-Ri), Republic of Korea, in July 1950. 

 

    We encourage all persons with information on Nogun-ri, especially Korean War veterans who served with the 1st Cavalry Division in late July 1950, to contact the U.S. Army Inspector General Agency.  The Agency would like to reach as many veterans as possible who may have information to share about these events. 

 

    Should any of your members wish to provide information on Nogun-ri, please encourage them to use the Toll Free Number 1-877-379-5596 to communicate with the U.S. Army Inspector General review team.  Individuals wishing to e-mail comments can reach the U.S. Army Inspector General web site by accessing the Army homepage at www.army.mil.  Persons can also mail information to the following address: 

 

                        Department of the Army

                        Office of the Inspector General

                        Attn:  SAIG-ID (Nogun-ri)

                        1700 Army Pentagon

                        Washington DC 20310-1700

 

    The Secretary of the Army has asked me to provide regular updates to Veterans’ Organizations, as well as to the Congress, on the progress of this review.  I conducted the first update for Veterans’ Service Organizations on November 22, 1999.  The inspector General Review Team or my staff will be in periodic contact with you regarding future meetings. 

 

    Finally, I would also like to reaffirm our commitment to honor the service and sacrifice of Korean War Veterans.  Their heroism in a struggle against aggression warrants an unremitting effort on the part of the Department of Defense to find and report the truth about Nogun-ri. 

 

    If you have any questions, please call our toll free number.  On behalf of the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Army, I would like to thank you for your assistance. 

 

Sincerely,

 

Patrick T. Henry

Assistant Secretary of the Army

(Manpower and Reserve Affairs) 

 

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