Purple Heart in the Korean War from 7th Infantry Division Infantryman Joseph Mills Wise
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
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Today we hear our first combat story from a Korean War veteran, Joseph Mills Wise. Joe was injured while in the front lines in 1951 as an infantryman engaged in fighting that, to this day (and understandably), has not left him.
When Joe was medevaced out of the combat zone he also had frostbite in both feet. He was able to recover only to be sent back to Korea.
While this fighting took place 70 years ago, it’s amazing how so many parts of the veteran experience don’t change from getting letters from your wife, to sneaking off base in the trunk of a car, to freezing outside in the cold, to humping a massive radio and weapon, and so much more.
Joe is part of the silent generation of warriors who, for the majority of his life, did not share these moments of horror with his family and, instead, kept the bottled inside.
At 94 years old, he agreed to sit down and share these with us. His wife, Joice, was in the room for our interview and experienced Joe’s war through letters and telegrams and then, like many military spouses, was the one who supported Joe through the years of nightmares and pain that come with seeing combat firsthand.
This was an honor for me and reminder of this war that came so close on the heels of WWII but with a very different experience for those who fought in it (the war was not even recognized as a war for years).
With that, please enjoy this bit of history from someone who lived it.
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Show Notes:
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Guest Introduction (Joseph Mills Wise)
02:33 - Interview begins
02:49 - Surviving Pearl Harbor
11:19 - Joining the Military
14:52 - WWII
16:12 - Being drafted
19:19 - Not dodging the Draft
19:51 - 4Patriots
21:11 - Atmosphere around the Korean War
24:30 - Sneaking out
27:24 - Getting from the States to Korea
34:56 - Being in Korea
36:30 - Meeting the unit for the first time
39:09 - On the front lines
47:10 - Contact with the enemy
48:33 - Passing time
50:18 - Moving in formation
52:35 - A tough operation
58:56 - Wounded in battle
01:04:01 - Letters to Joice
01:10:38 - Food on the battlefield
01:13:19 - Courageous act
01:15:07 - Hardest personal challenge
01:16:13 - Korean War Memorial
01:18:04 - "The Forgotten War"
01:19:08 - 9/11
01:20:43 - Sentimental items
01:23:15 - Joe and Joice
My grandfather was also drafted during the Korean War. I never got a chance to hear about his story but I’m proud of his service.
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Same brother...same. my grandfather also got drafted in early 1950 I think...he passed away almost 2 years ago at 92 years old. He never spoke much either.. he did some kind of secrete teletype messages and never would tell nothing other than that. And passed out before I could ask him anymore. Rip to your grandfather my brother maybe they rip 🙏 🙏
Thank you Ryan for doing this Podcast of my fathers time in the forgotten war in Korea. I can never call this the ‘Forgotten War’, as many men and women will never forget it. You have given us the opportunity to hear more about our fathers memories that have terrorized him his whole life. This is a treasure to our family. God Bless you for your passion to hear and share the stories of our American heroes, you included.
Yes we need more combat stories of the Korean war
Ryan I wish you had more time to do more of these interviews. I truly believe those who do not study history are bound to repeat it. Maybe someone for your interest could be a man from St. James Missouri named Dick Elgin he flew loaches and Huey’s during Vietnam and wrote a memoir a few years ago about his exploits named Should of played the flute. I think he would be a great addition to your line up.
The wife and I were just saying how we wish there would be someone interview a Korean War vet! This is great man! There needs to be more heard about Korea.
War is hell, and this guy is someone who deserves to have his story heard
This was emotional to take in. I'm so glad he was willing to share things he may have never shared before. I wish words could explain the gratitude and sorrow I feel. Thanks again 💚
This was one of the best. Loved to hear his wife’s side. Thank you for your service. My father joined the Navy because he was being drafted at the end of the Korean War. He ended up in Guam. Please find more of these great men. I love what you are doing Ryan.
Ryan, Thank you for your videos. I was born in 1951, and was drawn to the WW2 and Korean veterans, wanting to hear their stories and to experience their kindness to a young kid. Due to the lottery system i
I didn't serve during Vietnam. I joined later, missed Desert Storm, due to the short duration, our unit wasn't actjvated for deployment. At age 58 I was deployed to Iraq and Kuwait. I have served as a counselor for combat since 1999. Your videos are wonderful resources in my continuing work with Veterans and their families. Thank you for your military service and what you continue to do! We have a lot of work to yet to continue. Than, you for your valuable work!
The impact of war is astounding. What a great interview with a genuinely honest and brave warrior.
What pod cast. You are the best Ryan. Your understanding and patience with him was superb and the ending with his wife almost made me cry with her. Again thank you for this. Cheers Mark j
My dad joined the Army in 1948 and trained at Ft Bliss on RADAR. His company found the first mascot of the Forest Service Smokey the bear while fighting forest fires in NM. Then he got orders for Japan(pre-war). He found out how bad he got seasick. While being towed by another ship in a typhoon, everybody was prying to make it, and he was praying for the boat to sink. He said he was in the 24thID but spent most of his time with the 7th RCT. He was with one of the first units in Korea(TF Smith), and he said 80% of his company was wounded or killed. He ended up b eing rotated back to the States because he had too many points to stay in theater. This time, they put him on a plane. He got just as air sick. I wrote down all his stories, thankfully. He's 90 and healthy, but his memory is gone. Great story.
What a great interview about the forgotten war. Absolutely horrendous weather conditions and fighting. How did anyone survive? You can tell his deep emotions as he relived his experiences in the interview. A true warrior and hero.
Ryan, thanks for having Joseph Mills Jones. He is a true warrior. The conditions alone were hell in Korea. We, as a nation, let all of these men down when they came home. I am so intrigued and honored to hear his story.
Ryan, thank you for archiving Joseph's combat story/life story, while this generation of warrior is still with us. His pain is wrapped in love. We can never forget where we've been, and those that carried the load and hardship before us; it's our story as a people, and as a Nation. Our freedom has been earned! Mike Perkins, Tennessee
Incredible work as always!
SIR much respect from here in New Zealand 🙏
My father trained what's known here as K-Force.
161 battery 16th field regiment
Royal New Zealand Artillery.
The first kiwi contingent to serve in Korea.
I have the upmost respect for you guys that endured that war.
Great interview Ryan. Thank you
All the best
Most people don't remember Korea. I wasn't born until 1962, but hearing those who served there getting to tell their story, is an honor.
this was one of the best I've heard it really choked me up to hear about the things this man experience.
I'm very grateful for the prior generation of true warriors. Thank you gentlemen both for this gem of an interview. 🇺🇲
Thank you for this video. My father was also a proud Purple Heart Korean war vet in the 7th Division. It means alot.
Thanks Ryan for this amazing episode it’s really great to have the past generations war heroes stories recorded because there aren’t many of them still with us. Also was an honor hearing from Joyce 73 years of marriage is no small feat.
Awesome interview, it’s a shame there isn’t more like this from guys who loved it. As well as WW2, we always forget about these great men their stories and how much we could learn from what they lived.
Thank you for sharing
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I am humbled by this guy. My time in Vietnam was bad but what he went through........
So much respect 🙏
SIR. You are so loved by every military community. Living legend 🙌
No podcast has made me weep as much as this one. Great job. Semper fidelis.
Man, Joe did great on this interview. Thank you old soldier.
May God bless this great man. Incredible interview Ryan!
Capturing history before its gone. Well done
Blessings on Mr Wise and his fellow soldiers. Thank you Ryan for another excellent interview. I regret not being mature enough to ask my Dad and his brothers (all served in WWII) about their experiences before they passed.
Thank You and Much Respect!!!! 🇱🇷🇱🇷
My dad was in the Navy during World War II, in Korea, and Vietnam. The only place he saw combat was Korea. My brother-in-law called what he did in Korea a coast watcher. According to Dad, what he was doing, was calling in airstrikes and naval gunfire from the offshore guns. Today I think they would’ve called him a forward Air controller. He didn’t talk much about his experiences. Now and then he would just say something about it. He told me that while he was at Incheon the Chinese overran his spotting platoon. Everyone in the platoon was killed in a running firefight except him and one other man. After that, he had an alcohol problem that he beat. That alcohol problem cost him a stripe when he was a Master Chief and chief of boat. I believe that’s when he changed his life and kicked the alcohol problem. He retired in 1968 as a Senior Chief when the Navy told him they would make him a Master Chief again if he would go to Vietnam. He told them no he had seen combat in Korea and he was going to retire. My son is a Navy Chief and I just attended his retirement ceremony. He spent the last 11 years at URD and 7 years of that attached to the Jimmy Carter. My son can’t talk about his time at URD. He did show me some challenge coins he got from the deputy director of the CIA and NSA and told me he worked with them but he can’t tell me what he did. I think he just likes to make me wonder about it. He told me he had some PTSD issues and when I asked from what he stammered and told me. My first marriage! I just laughed at him.
An honor to listen to his story.
Bless him ! great interview thank you both for your time ! the last part was so cute my wife remembers a lot more then i do also ....
My Pop had to have his boots cut off after the Battle of Thirmont . A girl in the village cut them off with a knife. His feet swolled up a couple sizes. I remember seeing his feet and shins as a boy. They were discolored and veiny . He told my Uncles just about everything . He’s still my hero. He said he gave himself up for dead early on and way dumbstruck when they said he could go. The guy in Front of him in line had just been killed. They counted up the points and said “Shit Gooch your next ! Get out of here!” He left half his war trophies and never cared. The sudden possibility of surviving scared him to death. 30th Infantry 120th Regiment 2 Silver Stars , Bronze,CIB,and a Presidential Unit Citation.I was lucky to know him and we are all lucky these men were around to carry those burdens. He never complained . My Uncles working on the book and it’s half done.
Keep’em coming, great work!
I don’t think my Pop ever got over the war and the things he saw. He had so many close calls and strange stories of chance that ended people’s lives. We have his V-mail ,battle maps, war journal,medals and some of his war trophies. My Grandmas brother was a paratrooper killed after the bulge. He smoked a pipe and fought all over.. RIP George Carey “Tex” Jackson,550th Airborne Infantry.
What a hero! Thanks for sharing his story!
Best episode ever. Thank you!
Another great episode, thanks Ryan
Thank you Ryan! Loved this episode. Must say it’s one of the my favorite episodes.
I saw the movie 'Go For Broke'. That's an ollddd movie.
A really good one thx you sir for sharing your experience
Thx Ryan as always great interview
Great Interview 👍🙏
Bravo guys
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Great! God bless him beautiful story
Incredible
My great uncle fought in korean war in the 7th light infantryman in 1951 and was seriously wounded by missile
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reminds me of some of the conversations i had with my grandpa, sucks that ill never get to hear his full story. rest easy pops, hooah
We were lucky enough to be part of the last infantry regiment and wear the crushed beer can on planet ORD aka ft ORD California seventh infantry division light macho warriors " keep up the fire" and HOOK EM and MAGA all the live long day
this dude is legit my great uncle or something thats crazy
Perhaps you could interview relatives of US military killed in the Korean war etc, whether they are sisters, brothers, or sons or daughters or even friends of the fallen soldiers.
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I appreciate👏 your Video💖
Adorable🦋
Super🎯unbelievable!
Radiating 🌞
excellent💥💥💐💖💐
yasssss 😍👊🏼
damnnn yesss 💥💥💥
Frankly the 🗯 Lovely to🔝
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