Table of Contents

Called to Honor

Memoirs of a Three-War Veteran

World War II • Korea • Vietnam

by Colonel John Edward Gray, USA, Retired


Introduction

Prologue

Chapter

  1. Semper Fidelis
  2. The Salting of a Marine
  3. The Gathering Pacific Offensive
  4. Fury at Sea
  5. A “Divine Wind”
  6. Annapolis, OCS, and V-J Day
  7. Life Decisions
  8. War Clouds in Korea
  9. The Inchon Invasion
  10. A Surprise Attack at Chosin
  11. Defense at the River Inlet
  12. The Breakout of Task Force Faith
  13. Final Defeat at Hudong-ni
  14. Convalescence and Return to War
  15. The Second Chinese Spring Offensive
    Photo Album & Chronology
  16. Home from Korea
  17. The Panama Tour
  18. High Staff
  19. U.S. Army Infantry School
  20. Tour in Germany
  21. Duty with the Office of the Army Chief of Staff
  22. The Third War—Vietnam
  23. A Data Processing Command
  24. Army War College
  25. Ambitions Derailed
  26. Final Career Decision
  27. The Search for Civilian Employment
  28. The Valeer Venture
  29. A Time for Redirection
  30. Reuniting with Veteran Brothers
  31. Rocky Shoals for The Chosin Few
  32. The Brotherhood Heals
  33. Reflections on a Military Career

Appendix

  1. In Search of Recognition for the 31st Infantry RCT’s Critical Role at Chosin
  2. Justification and Endorsements for the Case Seeking Retroactive Award of the Navy PUC to the 31st RCT
  3. Official Army Recognition of the Navy PUC Award to the 31st RCT
  4. Military Honors and Awards

About the Author

Index