Western soldiers go to China after Korean War

Feb. 29 A Glimpse Behind The Bamboo Curtain at the few who Went East Instead of West After the War In Korea: When the fighting in Korea was over and the POWs were repatriated, only 21 Americans and one Briton elected to go to Communist China. Twenty two out of the Thousands of United Nations Soldiers who had been subjected to constant Red Propaganda, was a small number, but the decisions made by those men shook the Western world. They were given every chance to change their minds, but all Western arguments failed and they disappeared voluntarily, behind the bamboo Curtain. Now the first picture of these men taken since their arrival in the country of their choice have reached the west. They are taken in Peking, where, it is said, they are going on sightseeing tours, playing games, shopping with money provided by the authorities, and relaxing in their quarters, while they study the situation in China before deciding upon their future careers. They have been provided with several made-to-measure suits each, American type neckties and although many of their meals are Western type, they are being encouraged to eat Chinese food, although none of hem has yet mastered the use of chopsticks. Escorted through the streets of Peking, the department stores and the public parks like honoured guests, their appearance drew stares from the Chinese, for the sight of a Western man in the streets of Peking these days, is rare indeed. The ex-GIs get a mixture of Eastern and western food. This supper party was an occasion where western food only was served. Black Sgt. Larnace V. Sullivan of Omaha, Neb, listens intently to Pfc. Morris R. Wills. On their left is Sgt. Richard corned of east providence, RI. Behind wills are cpl. A.c. Belhomme; PFC. Lewis W.Griggs: Sgt. Scott L. Rush; cpl. John R. Dunn

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