Robert Jenkins – From My Service in Korea, I learned…

From My Service in Korea, I learned…

Robert E. Jenkins

March 1953 – December 1956

My name is Robert E. Jenkins.  I served in the U.S. Navy in the Korean War from March 1953 till December 1956.  I was in the waters around Korea on two different ships (USS Fechteler DDR870 and USS Isherwood DD520).  I was a radarman 3^rd class.   It was the job of the radar crew to keep track of all the boats and planes in the area and to protect the aircraft carriers.  I learned a lot of responsibility and how to meet challenges.

I never set foot on the ground until this Revisit Korea program. So what an honor and opportunity for me to visit South Korea, especially since I have a grandson that lives in Seoul and teaches English.   I learned how much the Korean people honor our service to their country.  There were young people and their parents that wanted to shake my hand.  I was very impressed with how clean, beautiful and modern the country of South Korea is today. This trip was a dream of a lifetime and something I will always cherish.  I was treated with such honor.

 

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