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1949 Photo of Koreans Inspecting a Jeep on eBay

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The US and South Korea must have been expecting conflict, as this photo was taken a year after South Korea (The Republic of Korea) formed, but a year. before North Korea attacked the South.

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“1949 Press Photo M/Sgt. Wilkerson displays the Jeep engine to Korean soldiers. This is an original press photo. U.S. Military Advisory Group to Korea is training the Korean Security Forces to maintain the Republic’s Internal Order, Territorial Integrity and Sovereignty. This training is being conducted at the request of the Korean government until such time that this country can maintain its own security. The Advisory Group consists of approximately 500 officers and men commanded by Brig. Gen. William Roberts. The training chiefly consists of familiarization with modern equipment and modern techniques. M/Sgt. Floyd Wilkerson, 404th Ordnance Battalion, explains to Korean soldiers about the functioning of the Jeep Engine. Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 07-18-1949.”

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4 Comments on “1949 Photo of Koreans Inspecting a Jeep on eBay

  1. Mark S.

    Odd that it has no front fenders, I guess fender removal was a normal procedure for maintenance and repair. I am sure it was easier on a 5 year old vehicle compared to a 75 year old vehicle.

  2. David Eilers Post author

    Mark, I was thinking they took the fenders off for teaching purposes.

    – Dave

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